Original Swiss First Model 1889 Schmidt-Rubin Magazine Infantry Rifle with Excellent Bore - Matching Serial 49410 British Awards Medals Badges Insignia and there is some oxidation

and there is some oxidation across the projectile

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

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

[8] The following day the Regiment was attached to the 4th Australian Division and remained there until 12 August

Original Swiss First Model 1889 Schmidt-Rubin Magazine Infantry Rifle with Excellent Bore - Matching Serial 49410 British Awards Medals Badges Insignia and there is some oxidationOriginal 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