Original German Pre-WWI Karabiner 88 S Cavalry Carbine by V.C. Schilling dated 1890 Marked to 17th Dragoon Regt. - Matching Serial 9149 d Stocks Mosley changed its name to

Mosley changed its name to the British Union of Fascists and National Socialists in 1936 and

though a bit lighter in color due to less dust exposure

There is also inspector stamp J

as to be expected of a rifle that saw long service

with economy grey fittings

Original German Pre-WWI Karabiner 88 S Cavalry Carbine by V.C. Schilling dated 1890 Marked to 17th Dragoon Regt. - Matching Serial 9149 d Stocks Mosley changed its name toOriginal Item: Only One Available. Adopted in 1888 the new German Infantry round in 7. 92 X 57mm replaced the old 10. 4mm large bore cartridge adopted in 1871. The M 1888 Rifle was referred to as the "Commission Rifle" and was manufactured as a full Infantry Rifle and a Carbine starting in 1888 and an Artillery Carbine adopted in 1891. Our example is of the Cavalry Carbine and was made by government contractor V. C. SCHILLING, located in SUHL in 1890,