Original Swiss First Model 1889 Schmidt-Rubin Magazine Infantry Rifle - Matching Serial 148879 Empire Edged Weapons 2nd Division M1917 "Doughboy" helmet

2nd Division M1917 "Doughboy" helmet

Strachan of the Royal Navy

was tasked in 1921 with organizing the CAF

The scabbard is quite nice and still has over 90% of the original black paint

The sword with the scabbard does however have a beautiful blade

Original Swiss First Model 1889 Schmidt-Rubin Magazine Infantry Rifle - Matching Serial 148879 Empire Edged Weapons 2nd Division M1917 "Doughboy" helmetOriginal 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 148879, we estimate this rifle was produced in 1894 1895. This