Original Swiss First Model 1889 Schmidt-Rubin Magazine Infantry Rifle with Excellent Bore and Muzzle Cover - Serial 42907 Brown Bess Musket Parts The dedication

The dedication

The SBD is best remembered as the bomber that delivered the fatal blows to the Japanese carriers at the Battle of Midway in June 1942

with an extra strap with snap attached to the belt loop

The original sling makes for a good display

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Original Swiss First Model 1889 Schmidt-Rubin Magazine Infantry Rifle with Excellent Bore and Muzzle Cover - Serial 42907 Brown Bess Musket Parts The dedicationOriginal 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 low serial number 42907, we estimate this rifle was produced in 1892 1893.