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[[Image:schmidt_m89.jpg|thumb|right|600px|Schmidt-Rubin Model 1889 - 7.5x53.5mm Swiss (GP90).]]
[[Image:schmidt_m89.jpg|thumb|right|600px|Schmidt-Rubin Model 1889 - 7.5x53.5mm Swiss (GP90).]]
[[Image:Schmidt-Rubin-1896-11.jpg|thumb|right|600px|Schmidt-Rubin M1911 Rifle - 7.5x55mm Swiss (GP11) ]]
[[Image:Schmidt-Rubin-1896-11.jpg|thumb|right|600px|Schmidt-Rubin M1911 Rifle - 7.5x55mm Swiss (GP11) ]]
The Swiss '''Schmidt-Rubin Rifle''' is the name for a gun system of the Swiss Army. The Swiss designer Rudolf Schmidt designed the straight-pull bolt action for the Rifle Model 1889 that removed the previous [[Vetterli Rifle]] system.
The Swiss '''Schmidt-Rubin Rifle''' is the name for a variety of rifles made for the Swiss Army. The Swiss designer Rudolf Schmidt designed the straight-pull bolt action as the Rifle Model 1889 that replaced the previous [[Vetterli Rifle]] system.
The corresponding cartridge 7.5 mm (GP 90) and the advanced 7.5 × 55mm Swiss (GP 11) developed by Eduard Rubin. So the name ''Schmidt-Rubin'' came.
The corresponding cartridges 7.5 mm (GP 90) and the advanced 7.5 × 55mm Swiss (GP 11) developed by Eduard Rubin. So the name ''Schmidt-Rubin'' came.


The three main Full-length models are the M1889 (recognizable that is the only version with locking lugs on the rear of the bolt body),
The three main Full-length models are the M1889 (recognizable that is the only version with locking lugs on the rear of the bolt body),
the M1896 (shorter than the M1889) and the M1911 (developed for the 7,5 × 55 mm Swiss (GP11) cartridge, pistol grip, improved sights and a 6 round detachable box magazine).
the M1896 (shorter than the M1889) and the M1911 (developed for the 7,5 × 55 mm Swiss (GP11) cartridge, pistol grip, improved sights and a 6 round detachable box magazine).


The most striking feature of this gun type is the straight pull, similar to the Austrian [[Mannlicher Rifles|Mannlicher Rifle System of 1888]].
The most striking feature of this gun type is the straight pull action, similar to the Austrian [[Mannlicher M1895|Mannlicher Rifle series.]].
The Schmidt-Rubin rifles, including the famous [[K31 Rifle|Carbine Model K1931]], was the personal weapon of Switzerland and was gradually replaced by the [[SIG SG 510|Sturmgewehr 57]] aussault rifle.
The Schmidt-Rubin rifles, including the famous [[K31 Rifle|K31 Rifle]], was the main battle rifle of Switzerland and was gradually replaced by the [[SIG SG 510|Sturmgewehr 57]] assault rifle.


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Schmidt-Rubin Model 1889 - 7.5x53.5mm Swiss (GP90).
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Schmidt-Rubin M1911 Rifle - 7.5x55mm Swiss (GP11)

The Swiss Schmidt-Rubin Rifle is the name for a variety of rifles made for the Swiss Army. The Swiss designer Rudolf Schmidt designed the straight-pull bolt action as the Rifle Model 1889 that replaced the previous Vetterli Rifle system. The corresponding cartridges 7.5 mm (GP 90) and the advanced 7.5 × 55mm Swiss (GP 11) developed by Eduard Rubin. So the name Schmidt-Rubin came.

The three main Full-length models are the M1889 (recognizable that is the only version with locking lugs on the rear of the bolt body), the M1896 (shorter than the M1889) and the M1911 (developed for the 7,5 × 55 mm Swiss (GP11) cartridge, pistol grip, improved sights and a 6 round detachable box magazine).

The most striking feature of this gun type is the straight pull action, similar to the Austrian Mannlicher Rifle series.. The Schmidt-Rubin rifles, including the famous K31 Rifle, was the main battle rifle of Switzerland and was gradually replaced by the Sturmgewehr 57 assault rifle.


Specifications

(1889 - c. 1970)

Schmidt-Rubin Model 1889

  • Type: Battle Rifle
  • Caliber: 7.5x53.5mm Swiss, 7.5x54.5mm Swiss
  • Weight: 10.69lbs empty
  • Length: 51.25 inches
  • Barrel length: 30.7 inches
  • Capacity: 12 round detachable box magazine
  • Fire Modes: Bolt action

The Schmidt-Rubin Rifle and variants can be seen in the following films, television series, video games, and anime used by the following actors:


Film

Title Actor Character Notation Date
Fusilier Wipf M1911 1938
HD-Soldat Läppli M1911 1959
The Legend of Tarzan M1889 2016

Video Game

Game Title Appears as Mods Notation Release Date
Metro: Last Light The Valve Parts of the receiver and the bolt handle mixed with a Mosin Nagant Rifle 2013


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