Original Swiss First Model 1889 Schmidt-Rubin Magazine Rifle - Serial No 150924 British Edged Weapons with Hindenburg in the lead

with Hindenburg in the lead

“In the field the chin scales were switched for a leather chin strap and the brass spike replaced with a covered zinc button which screwed into the spike’s base

He would even eat with the enlisted men

The celluloid covered wood grip is in good condition with a bit of age

A very upmarket knobkerrie for a ZULU Impi leader that was brought home to England as a "war trophy" by some red jacketed British Infantryman who was very grateful to return in one piece

Original Swiss First Model 1889 Schmidt-Rubin Magazine Rifle - Serial No 150924 British Edged Weapons with Hindenburg in the leadOriginal 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 150924, we estimate this rifle was produced in 1895 6. This