Original Swiss First Model 1889 Schmidt-Rubin Rifle Converted to 4mm Flobert Trainer - Matching Serial 145319 French Uniforms Dezember 1943

Dezember 1943

All steel trigger guard and Butt Plate are still in place

leather chinstrap and visor with three grommets on each side

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Original Swiss First Model 1889 Schmidt-Rubin Rifle Converted to 4mm Flobert Trainer - Matching Serial 145319 French Uniforms Dezember 1943Original 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 145319, we estimate this rifle was produced in 1894 1895. This