Original Swiss First Model 1889 Schmidt-Rubin Magazine Rifle with Muzzle Cover & Sling - Serial 86653 Scottish Militaria Many answers were interesting and

Many answers were interesting and some hilarious

with traces of a stock rondel just in front of the patch box

The overall height is just over 14

being superior to the German Dreyse Needle fire system

The five-round clips were stacked lying flat above the receiver

Original Swiss First Model 1889 Schmidt-Rubin Magazine Rifle with Muzzle Cover & Sling - Serial 86653 Scottish Militaria Many answers were interesting andOriginal Item: Only One Available. The first Model Schmidt Rubin rifle was designed and approved in 1889, with production running between 1891 and 1897 at Eidgenoessische Waffenfabrik (Swiss Arms Factory), Bern, with a total production of about 212,000. This means that all model 1889 Schmidt Rubin rifles are pre 1899, and considered antique under Federal Law. As this is rifle serial number 112429, we estimate this rifle was produced in 1894 5. This