Schmidt to redesign the Model 1889 action by moving the locking lugs forward on the bolt sleeve.

Barrel Length - 30.7 inches: 3-groove, RH, concentric rifling, 1 in 10.63 Overall Length - 51.2 inches Weight - 9.92lbs empty Action - Schmidt-Rubin Straight Pull Caliber - 7.5x53.5 Swiss (GP90 & GP 90/03) 7.5x54.5 Swiss (GP90/23) Capacity - 12 round detachable box magazine Sights - Quadrant sight graduated to 2000m Total Production : 137,050 Bayonet: Model 1889, Model 1899, Model 1889/92, and Model 1906Įven before the Model 1889 entered service, the Swiss Rifle Technical Commission had reservations about the strength of the Model 1889s action. The Schmidt-Rubin Model 1896 was the replacement for the 1889. The model 1889 was eventually replaced by its many successor models such as: model 1896, model 96/11, model 1911, 1911 carbine and the famous k-31. In 1923 long after the discontinuation of the Model 1889, the 7.5x53.5mm round was produced without the paper patching. Paper patching the round was suppose to aid in the lubrication of the bullet. Strangely enough the round was 'paper patched' meaning the actual bullet was surrounded by a piece of paper, much like cotton patches were placed around the bullet of a musket. 308 inches of the Schmidt-Rubin ammunition.

Rubin was revolutionary in that most of the bullets used in Europe at the time were around. The Schmidt-Rubin 1889 was one of the first to use 7.5 mm copper jacketed rounds of ammunition similar to those used today. The Schmidt-Rubin 1889 was one of the most revolutionary rifles of its day. The Weapon is roughly musket length with a free floating barrel, 12 round magazine and wood stock that extended almost to the tip of the barrel. The action will then allow the user to push forward with one motion to chamber the next round, lock the bolt and cock the weapon for firing. The straight pull bolt-action of the Schmidt-Rubin allows the user to pull straight back, unlocking the bolt and ejecting the cartridge, with one motion. The rifle designated as the Swiss repeater rifle model 1889 started production in 1891, and was the first straight pull bolt-action rifle. Schmidt and the creator of the ammunition the rifle used, Col. Rifle Schmidt-Rubin 1889 gets its name from the creator of the rifle's action, Col. The first in the series of Schmidt-Rubin rifles which served Switzerland from 1889-1953. They are distinguished by the straight-pull bolt action invented by Rudolf Schmidt and use Eduard Rubin's 7.5x55mm rifle cartridge. The Schmidt-Rubin rifles were a series of Swiss Army service rifles in use between 18. Type= Straight-pull bolt action repeating rifleĭesigner= Eduard Rubin and Rudolph SchmidtĬaliber=7.5x53.5mm Swiss (GP90 & GP 90/03) 7.5x54.5mm Swiss (GP90/23)

Schmidt rubin 1889 magazine