Original Swiss First Model 1889 Schmidt-Rubin Rifle Converted to 4mm Flobert Trainer - Matching Serial 145319 Napoleonic 517th involvement with the campaign

517th involvement with the campaign was terminated on November 17

R-108D 28-36

though the pin on the back looks to have broken off at some point

and nine missing

Original Swiss First Model 1889 Schmidt-Rubin Rifle Converted to 4mm Flobert Trainer - Matching Serial 145319 Napoleonic 517th involvement with the campaignOriginal 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