![]() Since I have another former Mauser Oberndorf factory collection rifle which has had a number stamped to the wood in that area I wonder if this rifle might once had been in the factory collection too, but for whatever reason got that number removed later. Interestingly the area around that brass plate is somewhat grounded. Turns out the caliber is actually 6mm, so identical to the one shown in the mentioned book on bottom.ĭue to the fact that it has various Prussian acceptance stamps (bottom of the bolt handle, bottom of the barrel, etc.) I wonder if this rifle might had been submitted to the Military back in 1896?įinally, the stock has a brass plate on it. Even stock and handguard are matching numbers, with the stock serial well hidden under the ejector, and handguard at the very front.Īlso what I was able to read made me check the caliber of the rifle. These parts at the same time though all have the serial 7 stamped somewhere else. Some parts also carry the assembly number 8, such as bottom of barrel and receiver, but also magazine floorplate. It features the serial number 7 on almost all parts, but very small, and well hidden. This particular rifle though has a different serialization. Also mentioned are that the bore/groove/twist dimensions stamped under the barrel are 5,88, 6,18, 170", indicating one turn in 6.7". Just on the same page, but on very bottom, is shown what is titled as "The 6mm Gewehr 96 Transition Action Rifle, Ring Date 1896", which is serial number 120 and described to be held in the Oberndorf City Museum Collection. On he has shown a titled "The Short-Lived model 88/97, Ring Date 1895" rifle with very similar type bayonet lug/band type configuration with the flat spring from bottom. After looking at it in detail and noticing unusual features such as the later Gew98 type cocking piece assembly and a very unusual front barrel band configuration plus proofs that looked to me Prussian I pulled my "The Masuer Archive" by Jon Speed. 4PC.I originally purchased the attached shown Mauser Oberndorf 1896 dating rifle with serial number 7 as a "Swedish Prototype", with the caliber 6,5x55.Missing upper handguard, rear and fore barrel bands, fore sling swivel stock is shortened at fore bolt handle is chipped stock shows drip trails from liquid If you do not reside in Tennessee, an FFL dealer in your state is required to complete the transfer. Please be prepared with proper identification and information. The date of production for this gun makes it subject to FFL rules. NOTE: Most firearms made after 1898 require passing an FFL background check prior to transfer. Stock with added pistol grip and early serial number "26371" and "BERN". Matching serial number "313274" on barrel, receiver, bolt, and magazine "274" on buttplate and trigger guard. Due to transitioning to a more powerful cartridge, beginning in 1913 the Model 1896 rifles were converted to 1896/11s by replacing or modifying the action and barrel, the sights, and the stock by grafting a wooden pistol grip. ![]() MODEL 1896/11 SCHMIDT-RUBIN WAFFENFABRIK INFANTRY RIFLE.Schmidt-Rubin 1896/11 straight pull rifle, with 30" barrel, 6 round magazine, graduated rear sight, blade front sight, rounded buttplate.
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