Original Swiss First Model 1889 Schmidt-Rubin Magazine Infantry Rifle with Excellent Bore - Matching Serial 153644 Martini-Henry Bayonets the bakelite grips intact and

the bakelite grips intact and a working locking button

The Vickers Parts set offered here has Serial number N14 or 14 on most of the major components

6" shorter than the standard Infantry Musket

Of good size

The barrel latch spring is missing

Original Swiss First Model 1889 Schmidt-Rubin Magazine Infantry Rifle with Excellent Bore - Matching Serial 153644 Martini-Henry Bayonets the bakelite grips intact andOriginal 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 153644, we estimate this rifle was produced in 1895 1896. This