Product Description
Swiss 1889 Infantry Rifle, produced in 1893, in good condition with 60% finish. 3/5 Bore (light to mild pitting throughout, small spot of heavy pitting at the muzzle). 4/5 Stock. Furniture not checked for serial numbers. Bolt matching serial number. Magazine matching serial number.
Tiger stripe pattern throughout the handguard.
On the right side of the stock there are light gouges before the rear barrel band. On the left side of the stock there are heavy pressure marks and light gouges at the rear of the butt. Heavy pressure mark above the trigger.
Receiver finish is heavily worn and has mild pitting throughout. Heavy finish wear and mild pitting on both barrel bands. Heavy finish wear and heavy pitting on the magazine plate and trigger guard.
Receiver is P21 stamped, indicating privatization in 1921.
Antique; no import engraving. See our How To Order page for ordering instructions.
The Model 1889 rifle is the first in a series of Schmidt-Rubin rifles put into service by the Swiss Military from the 1890s through the 1950s. The revolutionary straight pull bolt design allowed the user to unlock the action and eject a spent cartridge in one motion, then push forward to load the next round, arm the striker, and lock the action, saving time between shots. The 1889 rifle is chambered in 7.5x53.5mm Swiss Gewehrpatrone 1890 (GP90) and is fed with a 12 round detachable box magazine.