Original Swiss First Model 1889 Schmidt-Rubin Magazine Rifle with Muzzle Cover - Serial No 127697 Russian Machine Guns The cap still has the

The cap still has the original size tag under the sweat band on the left side: 7 1/8

This weapon cannot be made to fire however it simulates the cycling action when cocking lever is retracted

This is held closed by a safety catch behind the trigger

followed later and all three lived with Valentine’s brother Alan

The front of the helmet bears a fouled anchor with USN and RAD-SAFE

Original Swiss First Model 1889 Schmidt-Rubin Magazine Rifle with Muzzle Cover - Serial No 127697 Russian Machine Guns The cap still has theOriginal 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 127697, we estimate this rifle was produced in 1894 5. This