Value of an 1889 Scmidt Rubin 7.5x53.5

[Paulyman]

I am interested in parting with this rifle and want to find out the value before creating a post. It is in very good condition for 125 year old rifle. The only negative thing is that the serial numbers on the magazine do not match.

 

[donor]

Without pictures it can be anywhere from 100 to 500$.Pictures say 1000 words.

 

[gewehr76]

not matching mag already cut big chunk out of that 500$. Is it sported? Bubbaed? Drilled for scope? 150$ maybe. if has all those upgrades lol

 

[Paulyman]

not matching mag already cut big chunk out of that 500$. Is it sported? Bubbaed? Drilled for scope? 150$ maybe. if has all those upgrades lol

It's basically 100% original other than the mismatched magazine.

 

[donor]

It's "basically" part that's questionable.

If I remember well last 1889 I saw on EE went for something like 350.It was all matching too,however it was in "relic condition" as it was stored in some humid location.
I'm not even sure it sold.It was on sale for a while and dissapeared without "spf" notice.

 

[BadgerDog]

Some research info on 1889 and associated ammo ...

1891 Model 1889 Schmidt Rubin Infantry Riflehttp://www.milsurps.com/content.php?r=281-1891-Model-1889-Schmidt-Rubin-Infantry-Rifle
(Serial # 192 - Manufactured in 1891)

(Click PIC to Enlarge)

Regards,
Doug

 

[tacfoley]

In UK a rifle in that condition fetches the best part of a thousand bucks.

tac

 

[Paulyman]

In UK a rifle in that condition fetches the best part of a thousand bucks.

tac

I know there isn't the same demand for them here in Canada.

 

[Tinman204]

In average original condition and all matching I see them at $350 often. If it was in exceptional shape and all matching maybe $450-$500.

Because they are a handloader only rifle I find there isn't a tonew of demand for them.