Original Swiss First Model 1889 Schmidt-Rubin Magazine Rifle with Muzzle Cover - Serial No 12130 Russian Artwork & Posters Ammunition Type: Rimfire Cartridge

Ammunition Type:  Rimfire Cartridge

and fine velvet-backed hangers

The cockades (Kokarden) and chin strap are unfortunately missing

1938 and 1939

Year of Manufacture: circa 1800-1815

Original Swiss First Model 1889 Schmidt-Rubin Magazine Rifle with Muzzle Cover - Serial No 12130 Russian Artwork & Posters Ammunition Type: Rimfire CartridgeOriginal 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 12130, we estimate this rifle was produced in 1890 91. This example is in very good