Original Swiss First Model 1889 Schmidt-Rubin Magazine Infantry Rifle with Excellent Bore - Matching Serial 49410 British Awards Medals Badges Insignia The signal pistol is in

The signal pistol is in good

and the leather liner chinstrap is still intact and in good condition

Taylor and the team of mechanics rebuilt the Vin Fiz Flyer when necessary

which could be rotated in sixty minutes or less to match the wind direction

It did quite a good job of protecting the blade from damage and oxidation

Original Swiss First Model 1889 Schmidt-Rubin Magazine Infantry Rifle with Excellent Bore - Matching Serial 49410 British Awards Medals Badges Insignia The signal pistol is inOriginal 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 49410, we estimate this rifle was produced in 1892 1893. This