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Antique SERIAL # “7” SWISS 1896/11 Straight Pull SCHMIDT-RUBIN 7.5mm Rifle With BRASS BADGE inscribed “FRANZ/WIFFMANN/KRIENS”
Guns International #: 103630903 Seller's Inventory #: 259986
Category: Schmidt Rubin Rifles - Military Rifles - Antique
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Seller: AncestryGunsLLC
Company: Ancestry Guns LLC
Member Since: 11/3/16
State: Missouri
Zip: 65203
Country: United States
Phone: (314) 707-7373
International Phone: 314-707-7373
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Description:
Antique SERIAL # “7” SWISS 1896/11 Straight Pull SCHMIDT-RUBIN 7.5mm Rifle
With BRASS BADGE inscribed “FRANZ/WIFFMANN/KRIENS”
Here Ancestry Guns presents an antique Swiss Serial Number “7” Model 1896/11 Straight Pull Bolt Action Military Rifle, made by Schmidt-Rubin circa 1895-96 at the Weapons Factory Bern, or Waffenfabrik Bern, in Bern, Switzerland. This arms manufacturer was a government-owned corporation producing firearms for the Swiss Armed Forces. The Schmidt–Rubin rifles were a series of Swiss Army service rifles in use between 1889 and 1958. They are distinguished by the straight-pull bolt action invented by Rudolf Schmidt and use Eduard Rubin’s 7.5×55mm Schmidt–Rubin rifle cartridge.
The Schmidt–Rubin 1896/11 rifle, also referred to as the Model 96/11, was a Swiss upgrade to the 89/96 rifles they had, to use the more powerful cartridge adopted as the GP11, also called the 7.5mm Swiss. The GP11 cartridge operated at a higher chamber pressure, which the 89/96 action could easily handle. The model 89/96 rifles were modernized by changing the three-groove rifled barrel to a new 4-groove type, adding a pistol grip to the stock, changing the magazine to the 6-round type used in the 1900 short rifle, and modernizing the sights. This also streamlined the appearance of the rifles. Because more rifles were needed than were available, the model 1911 rifle, with slight changes, was put into production. Almost all of the 127,000-plus model 89/96 rifles were converted to the 96/11 specifications.
An improvement over the original 1889 version of the Schmidt–Rubin rifle, the Swiss Model 1911 placed the locking lugs in the middle of the bolt, rather than at the rear, strengthening the action. It is distinguished from the 96/11 rifle by a curved buttplate and by a stock with an integral semi-pistol grip. It uses a graduated tangent sight which begins at 300 meters. The 1911 and 96/11 rifles are characterized by exceptional accuracy and were made with excellent craftsmanship. The fact that Switzerland remained neutral through both world wars ensured that they are in far better condition, on average, than the rifles of other European nations from that vintage.
The overall condition is very good. Arsenal refinished. Strong action. The bore is bright with crisp rifling. This example sports a solid stock with average handling wear. Legible markings. Visible numbers match. “Franz/Wiffmann/Kriens” marked brass badge.
Own the original! This firearm is an Antique.
Barrel is 30-1/2 inches.
Caliber: 7.5x55mm Swiss
Overall condition as seen in photos.
Very Fast. Very Safe. FREE SHIPPING. Will need to be sent to your local FFL or C&R Licensee. This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.
Guaranteed AUTHENTIC & Includes CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY.
$1550
#259986
Price: $1,550.00
Antique: Yes