Rare Gendarmerie Carbine 88 by V. C. Schilling

Gendarmerie Carbine 88Manufacturer: V. C. SchillingSerial Number: 210Caliber: .8x57ISBarrel Length: 435mmOverall Length: 955mmWeight: 3,250kgMagazine: Box magazine for loading strips System: Rotating cylinder lockTrigger: Pressure point trigger approx. 2Kg trigger weightSafety: Wing safety with chamber lockStock: Original wooden stockOptics: small  folding rear sight and standard front sight Other: This K88 is a very rare Gendarmerie carbine from the Baden Gendarmerie Corps. Current estimates suggest that only 500-600 pieces of this type were produced. Thus, it is a true rarity and a highly interesting collector's item.  The rifle is fully matching numbers, year of manufacture probably 1892. The barrel  is in very good condition. The weapon is well preserved except for slight water damage. It bears only original stamps (No BRD proof or similar).