Original Swiss First Model 1889 Schmidt-Rubin Magazine Infantry Rifle with Leather Sling - Serial 74001 Military Art as well as some marked

as well as some marked tape

The upper sling swivel has been replaced by what looks to be an ersatz bent wire swivel

in key positions

England on January 16th

string and

Original Swiss First Model 1889 Schmidt-Rubin Magazine Infantry Rifle with Leather Sling - Serial 74001 Military Art as well as some markedOriginal 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