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Waffenfabrik Bern/PW Arms M1896/11 7.5mm

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:100.00 USD Estimated At:200.00 - 400.00 USD
Waffenfabrik Bern/PW Arms M1896/11 7.5mm
SN: 224617. "Schmidt Rubin" Swiss military 1896 pattern magazine fed straight-pull bolt action service rifle chambered in 7.5x55mm. Modified to 1911 configuration between 1911-1920.Imported by PW Arms marked on the left receiver. 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, smooth wood handguard and full-length shoulder stock with finger grooved forend, inlet pistol grip & smooth metal buttplate. Privatized in 1936, with the Swiss soldier retaining it, left receiver stamped P-36. Serial numbers match on the receiver, barrel, bolt, magazine and buttplate. Rifle exhibits approximately 80% of it's blued finish showing handling wear on the floorplate, triggerguard. Action is sound, the bore appears excellent and the wood stocks are very good.
Condition is NRA Very Good. C&R Firearm