Product Description
Swiss 1889 Infantry Rifle, produced in 1892, in good condition with 85% finish. 2/5 Bore (mostly dull bore, heavy pitting throughout). 5/5 Stock. Furniture not checked for serial numbers. Bolt matching serial number. Magazine matching serial number.
Both bolt knobs are cracked.
On the right side of the stock there is a light gouge before the rear barrel band and a heavy pressure mark in front of the rear barrel band. On the left side of the stock there is a heavy pressure mark at the butt toward the bottom of the stock and light gouging on the grip. On the underside of the stock there are light gouges near the rear of the magazine plate. Light gouge in front of the magazine plate. Heavy gouge at the receiver tang.
Receiver finish is mildly worn and has light patina throughout. Rear barrel band has light finish wear and heavy patina on the top side. Front barrel band has heavy finish wear and heavy pitting throughout. Light finish wear on the magazine plate and trigger guard.
Receiver is P 10 stamped, indicating privatization in 1910.
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.