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Waffenfabrik Bern 1896/11 7.5mm SN: 257082

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Waffenfabrik Bern 1896/11 7.5mm SN: 257082
"Schmidt Rubin" Swiss military 1896 pattern magazine fed straight-pull bolt action service rifle chambered in 7.5x55mm. Manufactured circa 1900 and modified to 1911 configuration between 1911-1920. No importer marks observed. Features a blued finish, 30.7" barrel, dovetailed patridge front sight, leaf style rear sight graduated to 2,000 meters, two barrel bands with a stacking hook & bayonet lug on the front band, smooth trigger, detachable 6 round magazine, synthetic red "beer barrel" shaped bolt handle, cocking ring, dark leather sling, smooth wood handguard and full-length shoulder stock with finger grooved forend, inlet pistol grip & smooth metal buttplate. Serial numbers match on the receiver, barrel, bolt, magazine and buttplate. The top of the stock is marked "94159" & "GLARUS." Rifle exhibits approximately 60% of it's blued finish showing scattered wear and a small amount of surface rust & dark pitting. Action is sound, the bore appears excellent and the wood stocks are good. Condition is NRA Good+ *** C&R Firearm ***