Original Swiss First Model 1889 Schmidt-Rubin Magazine Rifle with Muzzle Cover - Serial No 127697 Category_Spade Grip Assembly It is Broad Arrow marked

It is Broad Arrow marked and maker coded M/78 on the blade ricasso and on the pommel

The sword and scabbard both show signs of use

IMA has obtained a small quantity of these Lewis accessories and is offering them in two configurations: the two piece hardwood rod alone

Bore is nice

The bag is marked with two Luftwaffe Eagle stamps and 1941 date as well as the following:

Original Swiss First Model 1889 Schmidt-Rubin Magazine Rifle with Muzzle Cover - Serial No 127697 Category_Spade Grip Assembly It is Broad Arrow markedOriginal 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 127697, we estimate this rifle was produced in 1894 5. This