Original Swiss First Model 1889 Schmidt-Rubin Magazine Infantry Rifle - Serial No 112429 French Helmets indicating that Bismarckhutte in Oberschlesien

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

We estimate that it dates from the 1930s

A totally original bayonet that has laid undisturbed for more than 90 years

Measures Approximately 29" x 18"

Original Swiss First Model 1889 Schmidt-Rubin Magazine Infantry Rifle - Serial No 112429 French Helmets indicating that Bismarckhutte in OberschlesienOriginal 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