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Waffenfabrik Bern/PW Arms M1896/11 7.5mm

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Waffenfabrik Bern/PW Arms M1896/11 7.5mm
SN: 224617. "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.Imported by PW Arms marked on the left receiver. 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, smooth wood handguard and full-length shoulder stock with finger grooved forend, inlet pistol grip & smooth metal buttplate. Privatized in 1936, with the Swiss soldier retaining it, left receiver stamped P-36. Serial numbers match on the receiver, barrel, bolt, magazine and buttplate. Rifle exhibits approximately 80% of it's blued finish showing handling wear on the floorplate, triggerguard. Action is sound, the bore appears excellent and the wood stocks are poor with break at the wrist.
Condition is NRA Fair.
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