SWISS-SCHMIDT RUBEN?

gynae@aol.com

May 25, 2004 10:37

Hi guys..I took in a Schmidt Ruben straight pull today. Red bakelite handle, 30" barrel, all matching numbers, full length stock with a refinish varnish job. How do I tell if it is a 1889, 1911, or the 1931? Has WF26 stamped under the serial# on the receiver. Bruce

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  rufe-snow

  May 25, 2004 10:45

  Being it has a 30" barrel it's either a 89/96 or a 1911.
  
  The 89/96 had a 12 round magazine, whereas the 1911 has a 6 round magazine.
  
  My WAG is that if it marked " WF 26", it's a 1911.
  
  WHOOPS! made a booboo, might be a 96/11. See this link.
  
  http://www.swissrifles.com/sr/detail/
  
  
  
  
  
  

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  jonk

  May 25, 2004 10:53

  There is also the 96/11, which is the same as the 1911, except the pistol grip is dovetailed on, whereas on the 1911 it is one solid piece.
  
  "...hit your enemy in the belly, and kick him when he is down, and boil his prisoners in oil- if you take any- and torture his women and children. Then people will keep clear of you..." -Admiral of the Fleet Lord Fisher, speaking at the Hague Peace Conf

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