Original Swiss First Model 1889 Schmidt-Rubin Magazine Infantry Rifle - Serial No 112429 French Helmets Measures Approximately 29" x 18"

Measures Approximately 29" x 18"

indicating that Bismarckhutte in Oberschlesien made the steel

A group of Engineers from Company B were plugged into the line at Biazza Ridge on July 11th

From an old English Collection here is an early

The pan has three touch holes to simultaneously ignite all four barrels

Original Swiss First Model 1889 Schmidt-Rubin Magazine Infantry Rifle - Serial No 112429 French Helmets Measures Approximately 29" x 18"Original 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