It was an old Schmidt-Rubin 96/11 for sale at Cabela's in Everett USA around five years ago that captured my attention and sparked me to get my gun license (I live in Canada). I now have four various model, including the outstanding K31 which is my best/favourite rifle to use. Love these guns.
I own both a K-31 and an M1911. Beautifully made and extremely accurate rifles with the Swiss issue 7.5 ammo.Unfortunately, Switzerland has adopted NATO calibers and are currently not surplusing their 7.5 ammo.Therefore , it's hard to find and $ when one finds it-John in Texas
I was pleasantly surprised at the accuracy, quality and affordability of these rifles. The length also was a shock! It is even longer, at 51.5 in. than the MN 91/30 (48.5 in.). I had no rifle case long enough to hold it.
Great video. I just recently got a K11 and the action was very stiff. I was able to get it in working order with rather aggressive lubrication. I made a video in case anyone else has this problem too.
It was an old Schmidt-Rubin 96/11 for sale at Cabela's in Everett USA around five years ago that captured my attention and sparked me to get my gun license (I live in Canada). I now have four various model, including the outstanding K31 which is my best/favourite rifle to use. Love these guns.
1916 is when mine was manufactured and practically in factory new condition, it's that good.
Same
It was a Cupronickel jacket which is Copper+Nickel.
I have a 1889 model at home. Still perfect for practice shooting. Have a Nice Day from France
I own both a K-31 and an M1911. Beautifully made and extremely accurate rifles with the Swiss issue 7.5 ammo.Unfortunately, Switzerland has adopted NATO calibers and are currently not surplusing their 7.5 ammo.Therefore , it's hard to find and $ when one finds it-John in Texas
I'm very surprised that this action didn't develop into a gas operated semi auto... it's about a half step away from it.
it did eventually
Several straight pull and turn bolt rifles were converted to experimental semi automatic rifles but were never really adopted in any meaningful way
I was pleasantly surprised at the accuracy, quality and affordability of these rifles. The length also was a shock! It is even longer, at 51.5 in. than the MN 91/30 (48.5 in.). I had no rifle case long enough to hold it.
The expensive part is the ammo.
7.5 Swiss is about $1.50 per round.
8mm mauser surplus is about $0.46 per round
Depends on what you mean by "affordable". Current pricing is close to $1000. Love the rifle, wish I can buy one.
The G1911 is nowhere near $1000. They can easily be found for under $500 in decent condition.
The lebel used spitzer cartridges. It could do this thanks to the shape of the cartridge and the rim on the round.
Anyone who has used nerf snipers would be familiar with this action
False, the french were able to solve the problem of Spitzer ammunition in a tube magazine with the Lebel rifle.
1:33 no, forgotten weapons even got it right
Great video. I just recently got a K11 and the action was very stiff. I was able to get it in working order with rather aggressive lubrication. I made a video in case anyone else has this problem too.
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He said it is affordable. Lol. I could forgive him if this video was 10 years old.Only found these for 500 bucks. I still want one, but yikes
was this weapon used in ww1?
No, it was a Swiss rifle and the Swiss haven't gone to war in a long time.
swiss a nation of riflemen is all b/s over rated .. fine weapon agree