M1883 Reichsrevolver Holster For Mounted Field Artillery Gunners. M1883 Reichsrevolver Holster For Mounted Field Artillery Gunners.

WW1 German M1883 Reichsrevolver Holster For Mounted Field Artillery Gunners. L 302 - L 302

WW1 German M1883 Reichsrevolver holster for mounted field artillery gunners. The M1879 Reichsrevolver, or Reichs-Commissions-Revolver Modell 1879 and 1883, were service revolvers used by the German Army from 1879 to 1908, when it was superseded by the Luger. The two versions of the revolver differ only in barrel length (The M1883 had a 5-inch barrel). Although the design was dated, the weapon was extremely robust, and they were still used through World War I. The M1879 is referred to as the "cavalry model" and the M1883 as the "officer's model," by collectors, which were not official designations. The longest side of the holster, not including the flap measures 8", 10" including the flap. The holster is in very good condition. It retains a very nice patina. The stitching on the holster is all present and is secure. It has a fold over flap secured with a leather strap through a steel buckle. Inside it is clearly stamped with "L.G. 01". On the reverse it has two belt loops which are stitched. This is a very nice original example, (See 'Der Reichsrevolver Und Seine Varianten' book by Heinrich E. Harder, pages 184 & 191). The price includes UK delivery. L 302
£295.00