This level of original integrity is what separates a common rifle from a collectible artifact. It tells the story of a rifle that stayed together, stayed in service, and was never cannibalized or reassembled. Historical significance. The G11 Model 1911 was the primary service rifle of the Swiss military for decades — a statement about Swiss precision, reliability, and the nation’s exacting standards. The 1917 manufacture date places this squarely in the peak production years, when Waffenfabrik Bern was running at full capacity. The arsenal refurbishment the same year indicates this rifle saw use and was deemed worthy of military investment — only the best examples made it through that process.
Technical specifications:
Caliber: 7.5x55mm Swiss
Action: Straight-pull bolt
Manufacture: Waffenfabrik Bern, 1917
Arsenal refurbished: 1917
Condition: Excellent (museum standard)
All numbers matching (barrel, receiver, bolt, magazine)
Swiss rifles occupy a unique place in European arms history — a nation that produced world-class military arms while remaining neutral. The G11 is more than a firearm; it’s a tangible artifact of Swiss industrial pride and military heritage. In collections from military museums to serious private curators, Schmidt-Rubins in this condition command respect and admiration. If you’ve been searching for a clean, matching, genuinely excellent example of Swiss military heritage — museum-ready and conversation-starting — this is it.
