I got one of these a couple years ago. The stock on mine looks more like it's 124 years old than your stock, which appears to have been replaced at some time. These things are in great shape since Switzerland was neutral during the world wars, and it is also cool that soldiers could end up taking this rifle home. There is a dash and a number after the letter "P" that signifies the year the rifle was "privatized." Their word for "privatized" also begins with the letter "P." Mine was made in 1900 (according to the serial number) and was privatized in 1935 (P - 35). After I shoot 20 - 25 rounds through it my shoulder is done from the recoil. The military loads have even more of a kick. Those guys certainly were in shape back then to carry this thing around all day, and to be able to fire it many times if needed. It was common to lay these guns on the ground and shoot from a trench or provide some other accommodation. That is why they went from the tall 12 round mag of the 1886 to the almost flush mag on the 1896. I am partial to wood stock rifles. I was actually looking for a K-31 rifle, but then Classic Firearms got in every generation of this rifle, and I didn't even know about most of them. After learning a lot about each one I opted for the 96/11. The price was right as well. It is a very interesting and intriguing piece of history to own and fire, and it is also beautiful.
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I got one of these a couple years ago. The stock on mine looks more like it's 124 years old than your stock, which appears to have been replaced at some time. These things are in great shape since Switzerland was neutral during the world wars, and it is also cool that soldiers could end up taking this rifle home. There is a dash and a number after the letter "P" that signifies the year the rifle was "privatized." Their word for "privatized" also begins with the letter "P." Mine was made in 1900 (according to the serial number) and was privatized in 1935 (P - 35).
After I shoot 20 - 25 rounds through it my shoulder is done from the recoil. The military loads have even more of a kick. Those guys certainly were in shape back then to carry this thing around all day, and to be able to fire it many times if needed.
It was common to lay these guns on the ground and shoot from a trench or provide some other accommodation. That is why they went from the tall 12 round mag of the 1886 to the almost flush mag on the 1896.
I am partial to wood stock rifles. I was actually looking for a K-31 rifle, but then Classic Firearms got in every generation of this rifle, and I didn't even know about most of them. After learning a lot about each one I opted for the 96/11. The price was right as well. It is a very interesting and intriguing piece of history to own and fire, and it is also beautiful.
@@1001Hobbies what an awesome comment! Thank you for sharing!!
@@clipazineofficial - You're welcome, and I enjoyed your video very much.
You need to get the 1889 I have the OG 1889 rifle mine was made in 1893 but have fun finding 7.5x53.5 Swiss cause I know I am
@@Huntsrelics is it available online?
@ RTI has them at the moment
The Schmidt Rubin could also be the name of a sandwich with Swiss cheese on it
@@salembirdnerd Very true! Mind cookin’ one up for us to review??
I may be wrong but I think the Mauser you have that you are referring to is a Swedish Mauser not Swiss
The 1896/11 can hold 6 rounds