Waffenfabrik Bern (W+F Bern) · Rifle · Out Of Production · 1889
| Weight (empty) | 4450 g (157.0 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1302 mm (51.26") |
| Barrel Length | 780 mm (30.71") |
| Magazine Capacity | 12 rounds |
| Action Type | Bolt Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Muzzle Velocity | 610 m/s (2001 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 2549 J (1880 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 600 m (656 yd) |
| Frame Material | Steel |
Primary Caliber: 7.5x53.5mm Swiss
The Schmidt-Rubin Model 1889 was the original straight-pull bolt-action service rifle of the Swiss Army, adopted in 1889. It pioneered the now-iconic Swiss straight-pull system designed by Colonel Rudolf Schmidt, paired with the smokeless 7.5x53.5mm GP90 cartridge developed by Major Eduard Rubin — the first widely adopted small-bore military cartridge with a copper-jacketed bullet. The rifle features a long 12-round detachable box magazine extending below the receiver and uses a rear-locking bol...
Country of Origin: Switzerland
Designer: Rudolf Schmidt