Swiss 1897 Pattern Cadet Rifle

~ Swiss 1897 Pattern Cadet Rifle ~

The Schmidt-Rubin Model 1897 cadet rifle was intended as a replacement for the earlier Vetterli rifles. The Model 97 rifles were single shot using the bolt mechanism of the Schmidt-Rubin Model 89/96 rifle. It was to use a reduced power GP90 7.5×53.5mm cartridge for the smaller younger cadets. The rifles sights were graduated both for the light and the standard loads. There were approximately 7900 of the cadet rifles made.

~ Condition ~

The rifle is in tidy condition though the stock has bruising from usage.  It has a mint bore, very sharp foresight blade with its original protector, 90%+ of its original blueing and its original sling and all matching numbers of a low 350.

~ Dimensions ~

The rifle is 111  cm (44 inches) in total length.

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