Switzerland. Canton Schwytz. Brunnen. A competitor and member of the riflemen's association carries on her shoulder an automatic or semi-automatic assault rifle SG 550 after the Rütlischiessen. Rütli or Grütli is a mountain meadow overlooking the lake Lucerne where the oath of the Rütlischwur for the forming of the Old Swiss Confederacy is said to have occurred as the legendary turning-point in the pursuit of independence. To commemorate this historic event, the riflemen's...
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Switzerland. Canton Schwytz. Brunnen. A competitor and member of the riflemen's association carries on her shoulder an automatic or semi-automatic assault rifle SG 550 after the Rütlischiessen. Rütli or Grütli is a mountain meadow overlooking the lake Lucerne where the oath of the Rütlischwur for the forming of the Old Swiss Confederacy is said to have occurred as the legendary turning-point in the pursuit of independence. To commemorate this historic event, the riflemen's association of Lucerne organized the Rütli rifle match (Rütlischiessen) in 1862. It is held every year on the Wednesday before Martinmas (Saint Martin's Day). The SG 550 is an assault rifle manufactured by Swiss Arms AG (formerly Schweizerische Industrie Gesellschaft) of Neuhausen, Switzerland. "SG" is an abbreviation for Sturmgewehr, or "assault rifle". The rifle is based on the earlier 5.56mm SG 540 and is also known as the Fass 90 or Stgw 90. An assault rifle is a selective-fire rifle that uses an intermediate cartridge and a detachable magazine. PUMA SE, branded as PUMA, is a German multinational company that designs and manufactures athletic and casual accessories. 9.11.2016 © 2016 Didier Ruef
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