Original Swiss First Model 1889 Schmidt-Rubin Magazine Infantry Rifle - Serial No 112429 French Helmets From an old English Collection

From an old English Collection here is an early

- Traditional Chapska Lancer helmet with large regimental helmet plate and black horsehair plume

though it is torn and missing at least 1/3 of the length

A group of Engineers from Company B were plugged into the line at Biazza Ridge on July 11th

The pan has three touch holes to simultaneously ignite all four barrels

Original Swiss First Model 1889 Schmidt-Rubin Magazine Infantry Rifle - Serial No 112429 French Helmets From an old English CollectionOriginal 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 112429, we estimate this rifle was produced in 1894 5. This