W+F Bern Swiss 96/11 - sn 332xxx
This 96/11 infantry rifle is in very good condition with 90% original finish. 5/5 Bore. 4/5 Stock. Stock and handguard matching serial numbers. Bolt matching serial number. Magazine matches serial number. Magazine base plate is almost in the white. Furniture has a light amount of handling marks. Stock has an armory repair at the grip. Receiver finish is dark with some minor wear on the left side. Receiver is P stamped. Discrete import engraving.
The 1896/11 rifle is a modernized version of the 1889 that was designed to handle the more powerful 7.5x55mm Swiss Gewehrpatrone 1911 (GP11) cartridge. GP11 has similar ballistic qualities to that of the 7.62x51mm NATO / .308 Winchester round. Other improvements were made in order to make the 1896/11 lighter and easier to handle, such as a new barrel and a 6 round capacity box magazine.