Original Swiss First Model 1889 Schmidt-Rubin Magazine Infantry Rifle with Figured Stock and Excellent Bore - Matching Serial 23290 Sten Gun attached to two belt loops

attached to two belt loops by silver painted pebbled steel spring clips

it was smooth bored to be used as a fowling piece

Pennsylvania and Washington

This dates the marker to April 1945

showing strong lands and grooves and a partly bright finish

Original Swiss First Model 1889 Schmidt-Rubin Magazine Infantry Rifle with Figured Stock and Excellent Bore - Matching Serial 23290 Sten Gun attached to two belt loopsOriginal 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 23290, we estimate this rifle was produced in 1892 1893. This