Switzerland's service rifle, featuring Colonel Rudolf Schmidt's unique two-lug straight-pull bolt with rear-locking design and Major Eduard Rubin's small-caliber copper-jacketed bullet — the first application of the jacketed bullet concept that would define modern ammunition. The M1889 fired the first truly modern small-caliber, high-velocity military bullet, a design concept adopted worldwide. Type: Rifle Action: Bolt-Action Caliber: 7.5x53.5mm Schmidt-Rubin Capacity: 12 Year introduced: 1889, Switzerland Weight: 144 oz Overall length: 48" Status: Discontinued Military use: Yes Intended use: military