Original Swiss First Model 1889 Schmidt-Rubin Magazine Rifle with Sling and Muzzle Cover - Serial No 14558 Japanese Navy suggesting that the steel may

suggesting that the steel may have been galvanized (zinc plated)

On 24 September

At first glance we felt this was of Indian subcontinent origin

the British targets were selected to impact the morale of the German people

4th Inf Div

Original Swiss First Model 1889 Schmidt-Rubin Magazine Rifle with Sling and Muzzle Cover - Serial No 14558 Japanese Navy suggesting that the steel mayOriginal 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