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Waffenfabrik Bern 1896/11 7.5mm #296300

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:150.00 USD Estimated At:300.00 - 500.00 USD
Waffenfabrik Bern 1896/11 7.5mm #296300
"Schmidt Rubin" Swiss military 1896 pattern magazine fed straight-pull bolt action service rifle chambered in 7.5x55mm. Modified to 1911 configuration between 1911-1920. No importer marks observed. Features a blued finish, 30.7" barrel, dovetailed patridge front sight, leaf style rear sight graduated to 2,000 meters, two barrel bands with a stacking hook & bayonet lug on the front band, smooth trigger, detachable 6 round magazine, synthetic red "beer barrel" shaped bolt handle, cocking ring, dark leather sling, smooth wood handguard and full-length shoulder stock with finger grooved forend, inlet pistol grip & smooth metal buttplate. Serial numbers match on the receiver, barrel, bolt, magazine and buttplate. The top of the stock comb is stamped "85079" & "SOLOTHURN." Rifle exhibits approximately 75% of its blued finish showing scattered wear. Action is sound, the bore is very good/bright, strong rifling and the wood stocks are good/sound.Condition is NRA Good+. C&R Firearm.