Original Swiss First Model 1889 Schmidt-Rubin Magazine Infantry Rifle with Figured Stock & Muzzle Cover - Matching Serial 176444 Category_Martini-Henry Parts 41 "Long" Colt

41 "Long" Colt

and had the blade cut-down to more closely conform to the shorter bayonets in fashion in the 20th century

giving it a lovely "tiger stripe look

which has unfortunately degraded

and on the back

Original Swiss First Model 1889 Schmidt-Rubin Magazine Infantry Rifle with Figured Stock & Muzzle Cover - Matching Serial 176444 Category_Martini-Henry Parts 41 "Long" ColtOriginal 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 176444, we estimate this rifle was produced in 1895 1896. This