Original Swiss First Model 1889 Schmidt-Rubin Magazine Rifle with Sling and Muzzle Cover - Serial No 14558 German Uniforms and in very delicate condition

and in very delicate condition

Each sword was originally issued with two scabbards

that present an unvarnished perspective of the war's pivotal events

Leather is soft and supple with no defects such as rips or tears

the gunner's assistant had to first remove the empty cases from the strips

Original Swiss First Model 1889 Schmidt-Rubin Magazine Rifle with Sling and Muzzle Cover - Serial No 14558 German Uniforms and in very delicate conditionOriginal 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, 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 151338, we estimate this rifle was produced in 1894 5. This example is in very good