Recommend me a SOWR

[ukrifleman]

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A couple of examples of what is out there if you are patient.

A 1915 M96 Swedish Mauser, un-fired since an arsenal re-furb prior to 1945.

A French Berthier M1907-15 rifle made by Remington in 1915.

This particular rifle was in all original, un-issued, un-fired condition when I bought it.

The French cancelled the contract and the rifle was never delivered to the French military. Because of this, it was never issued with a serial number.

Both rifles are superb shooters.

ukrifleman.

[greenshoots]

Greenshoots, that sounds interesting. Are you shooting one yourself?


afraid not but difinately interested

greenshoots

[DW58]

David - how about a Schmidt Rubin M1889, 1896/11 or perhaps a G11.



I've long fancied an M1889 or 1896/11 - the M1889 can be obtained "off ticket" as an obscelete calibre and then added to FAC when you decide to shoot it.

[ovenpaa]

The 1889 fits the bill age wise and they are easy enough to source. The Viking had an 1896-11 for a while and I still have a load of brass sized. primed and ready to be loaded if we ever decide to look for another one.

[DW58]

I love the Swiss straight pulls and have been fancying one of the early ones for quite a while to complement my K31.

[bradaz11]

are you sure that is a 96-11 in the pic? the hand swell on the stock does not look added on

[jjvc]

What about the GPK G88 and Kar 88, something a bit different Opa.
Joe

[ovenpaa]

Joe, that is perfect, is it your rifle?

[DW58]

are you sure that is a 96-11 in the pic? the hand swell on the stock does not look added on

I have no idea - the photo comes from the Swiss Rifles site.

[jjvc]

Joe, that is perfect, is it your rifle?

Yes that is mine David.