Gun Collectors Dream Auction #79 Weapons of War

Swiss Schmidt-Rubin Model 1889 Infantry Rifle

This auction ended on November 15, 2025.

Start price: $10

Estimated price: $600 - $900

Buyer's Premium: 12%

Sold for: $250

Description

A Swiss Schmidt-Rubin Model 1889 Infantry Rifle, chambered for 7.5×53.5mm ammunition. This military bolt-action rifle features blued steel construction and a wooden stock, likely walnut, exhibiting a reddish-brown hue. Key components include a distinctive external box magazine, a large ring bolt handle, and a prominent red-brown knob on the bolt assembly. Visible markings include the serial number “137035” stamped on the receiver/barrel, accompanied by smaller “G. 4” and “04” markings. A circular cartouche, containing a stylized symbol or letter (possibly ‘G’), is impressed into the left side of the buttstock, while “55” is stamped on the metal butt plate.


Condition report:

The rifle presents in a condition consistent with its age and use. The wooden stock shows typical wear such as scratches, dings, and areas of finish loss. The blued steel surfaces exhibit a patinated, somewhat mottled finish, with areas of finish loss.