*SOLD* 1898 Swiss Schmidt-Rubin Model 1896/11 Straight Pull 7.5 Swiss 30" *SUPERB*

The Schmidt-Rubin Model 1896 was the replacement for the Model 1889.

• Barrel Length – 30.7 inches: 3-groove, RH, concentric rifling, 1 in 10.63
• Overall Length – 51.2 inches
• Weight – 9.92 lbs empty
• Action – Schmidt-Rubin Straight Pull
• Caliber – 7.5x55 Swiss

• Sights – Quadrant sight graduated to 2,000m
• Total Production : 137,050
• Bayonet: Model 1889, Model 1899, Model 1889/92, and Model 1906

Even before the Model 1889 entered service, the Swiss Rifle Technical Commission had reservations about the strength of the Model 1889's action. In 1888 they requested that Col. Schmidt redesign the Model 1889 action by moving the locking lugs forward on the bolt sleeve. However, Schmidt, then the Director of Armament Manufacturing, refused, claiming that such a change was "not feasible".

As the Model 1889 entered service, the Rifle Commission's fears were realized, and in 1892, it became apparent that the rear mounted locking lugs of the Model 1889 were problematic. On November 3, 1892, Col. Vogelsang was assigned the task of designing three rifles with improved actions; shortly thereafter, an additional 50 rifles were requested.

The changes made by Vogelsang (with assistance from his co-worker Rebholz) were simple. He moved the locking lugs from the rear of the bolt sleeve to the front of the bolt sleeve. However, these changes required the redesign of the bolt (including the bolt sleeve, firing pin and firing pin spring), receiver, and the stock.

Due to turnover amongst Armament Manufacturer Department Heads testing of the new action was delayed until 1895. On 1 January 1895, the test rifles were delivered to the shooting school in Walenstadt. Testing of the new design revealed numerous improvements in performance.

Testing determined –

• The bolt itself was strengthened,
• Breakage of the locking lugs was reduced,
• The action could handle higher pressure cartridges,
• There was less binding of the bolt,
• There was tighter lock-up of the bolt, producing better accuracy,
• There was an increase in the length of pull, by 2 cm, allowing for a better shooting position,
• And there was a decrease in weight of about 100 g,

It was determined that it would be impractical to attempt to convert the existing Model 1889s to the new action type, thus a new rifle model was required. Thus on July 31, 1896, a new rifle, designated the Model 1889/96 was approved for service.

Several minor modifications to the design were made throughout the service life of the rifle. Even before the rifle entered into production the barrel band and firing pin spring was redesigned and the rear of the receiver was widened slightly. Shortly thereafter, the firing pin itself was widened from 3.5 to mm in diameter.

Nearly all of the 1889/96 were converted into Model 1896/11 in the 1910s. Of the 137,000 89/96s produced, only 1,280 remained in their original configuration. The 1896 was eventually replaced by the 1911 and K-31.

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