Product Description
Swiss 1889 Infantry Rifle, produced in 1892, in very good condition with 80% finish. 3/5 Bore (scattered patches of mild pitting throughout the bore, 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.
Lower bolt knob is cracked.
Heavy pressure marks throughout the right side of the stock at the butt. On the left side of the stock, there is a heavy gouge at the top of the butt and a heavy gouge near the bottom of the butt. Multiple heavy pressure marks around the grip. Heavy pressure marks on the comb. Handguard has heavy gouging in front of the rear barrel band.
Receiver finish is mildly worn and has light pitting throughout. Mild finish wear and light pitting on the rear barrel band. Heavy finish wear on the front barrel band. Heavy finish wear throughout the magazine plate and trigger guard.
Receiver is P13 stamped, indicating privatization in 1913.
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.