W+F Bern Swiss 05/11 Carbine w/ Bayonet - 20xxx
Scarce Swiss 05/11 Carbine, converted from a 1905 Cavalry Carbine originally manufactured in 1906, in very good condition with 85% finish. 4/5 Bore (light pitting throughout). 4/5 Stock. All matching serial numbers. Includes matching bayonet.
Upper bolt knob is cracked and chipped.
On the right side of the stock there are mild pressure marks on the butt along the comb. Long scratches around the finger groove. Mild pressure marks around the rear barrel band. On the left side of the stock there is a mild gouge on the butt in front of the rear sling mount. Heavy pressure marks forward of the grip. On the underside of the stock there are light gouges at the butt on the toe. Light gouges and mild pressure marks between the magazine plate and the rear barrel band. Light scrapes along the comb of the stock. Handguard has a light gouge in front of the rear barrel band.
Receiver has light to mild finish wear. Light surface marks throughout the receiver. Both barrel bands have light finish wear and light patina. Magazine plate, trigger guard, and magazine have mild finish wear and mild patina.
Receiver is P stamped. WF27 stamped receiver, indicating armory refurbishment in 1927.
Includes leather sling.
Includes matching serial number model 1918 bayonet, manufactured by Waffenfabrik Neuhausen, with scabbard. The guard and pommel on the bayonet appear to have been chrome plated, and some of this plating has flaked off. Scabbard has light finish wear.
C&R Eligible. Import Engraved.
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The 05/11 Carbine can be identified by its five-digit serial number beginning with the number "2". As both the 1900 Short Rifle and the 1905 Cavalry Carbine both started with the serial number "1", the 1900 Short Rifle retained its original serial number and the number "2" was added in front of the original 1905 Cavalry Carbine's four digit serial number to avoid duplicated serial numbers at the time of conversion. 00/05 Carbine serial numbers range from 20001 to 27900.
