Excellent Schmidt Rubin Model 1889 Rifle with Bayonet Matching Numbers

~ Excellent Schmidt Rubin Model 1889 Rifle with Bayonet Matching Numbers ~

The Model 1889 was the first in the series of Schmidt–Rubin rifles which served Switzerland from 1889 to 1953. Production of the rifle began in 1891. The straight-pull bolt action allows the user to pull the bolt back to unlock the action, cock the striker, extract, and eject the spent cartridge in one motion, and then push the bolt forward to chamber a round and lock the action. This is opposed to a traditional bolt action, wherein the user must lift the bolt handle to unlock the action before pulling the bolt back. The rifle is roughly musket length with a free-floating barrel, 12-round magazine and wood stock that extends almost to the tip of the barrel. This rifle also has the matching serial No Bayonet.

This particular rifle features the “Major Vogelsang 1879-1912” inspection mark and shooting test marks across most parts. The gun is complete with its original magazine with matching numbers and an original Neuhausen SIG bayonet.

*Condition*

This rifle is in excellent condition with matching serial numbers across all parts. There are some knocks and marks across the wooden parts which are to be expected but no significant damage. The bayonet is also in very good condition with no damage and a nicely finished blade.

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