Swiss K11 Carbine Matching Straight Pull 7.5×55 Saw Bayonet Bolt Rifle C&R
SOLD FOR: $1011
LSB#: 211218EH15
Make: Schmidt Rubin, Switzerland
Model: K11 Carbine (1911 Carbine)
Serial Number: 60776
Year of Manufacture: 1917 (page 141 of Joe Poyer’s book, Swiss Magazine Loading Rifles 1869 to 1958)
Caliber: 7.5x55mm Swiss
Action Type: Straight Pull Bolt Action, Detachable Magazine
Markings: The import mark on the barrel reads “Mach 1 Knoxville TN / Cal. 7.5×55 Swiss”. The left side of the receiver, the top left of the bolt, and the bottom of the magazine are all marked with the serial number. The face of the front sight is marked with the last 3 digits of the serial number. The left side of the receiver is also marked “P” under the serial number. This is a Swiss “Privat” or “private property” mark. This mark was placed on a retiring soldier’s rifle if chose to purchase it. It was not placed on rifles sold to the general public (page 352 of Joe Puleo’s book, Bolt Action Military Rifle of the World). The receiver is marked “35” under the serial number. There are small Swiss “crosses” on most of the metal parts. The top of the receiver is marked with a “BP” pressure proof (the B is backwards) and a “+ / M” inspection stamp. The right side of the buttstock is marked with a small Swiss crest; a “shield with a cross in it”.
One end of the leather sling is marked with a “cross in a shield”. The other end is marked “55” and with an oval containing faded letters.
The base of the Swiss Model 1914 Sawback Sword Bayonet blade is marked “HS / cross”. The crosspiece is marked “53069”. The tip of the scabbard is marked with a “cross”. The rear of the belt frog is marked “52” and with an “oval” containing faded letters.
Barrel Length: Approximately 23 Inches
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a drift adjustable bladed post set between two protective ears. The rear sight is a “U” notched blade attached to a sliding escalator assembly. It is marked from “3-15” on the top. The sides of the rear sight base are marked “5 10 15” and with small “lines”.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The two piece hardwood stock has a pistol grip, finger grooves, stacking bar, bayonet lug, two barrel bands, sling loop, sling well, sling bar, and a metal buttplate. The buttplate shows scratches and surface erosion. The wood shows scrapes, scratches, and compression marks. Most of the marks are light and have been finished over. The LOP measures 12 1/2 inches from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The stock rates in about Very Good Plus to Fine overall condition as refinished.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original. The metal has been treated with cold blue.
Bore Condition: The muzzle and grooves are semi bright. The rifling is deep. There is fouling and intermittent light erosion in the grooves. The fouling should clean up some.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 85% of its current metal finish. The metal has been treated with cold blue. The metal shows scrapes, scratches, and thinning. The thinned portions of the metal show discoloration from oxidation. The metal shows a freckling of light surface erosion. The screw heads show use. The markings are deep. Overall, this rifle rates in about Very Good Plus condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
The bayonet mounts the rifle correctly.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: The rifle comes with a magazine that shows scrapes, scratches and thinning. The bottom also shows light surface erosion. It is in about Very Good condition. The rifle has a Swiss leather sling attached. It shows scrapes, discoloration and light surface cracking. It is in Very Good condition. A metal muzzle protector is installed on the barrel. It shows light scrapes & light oxidation. It is in Very Good Plus condition.
The rifle comes with a Swiss Model 1914 Sawback Sword Bayonet, Scabbard and Belt Frog. The bayonet shows light scrapes & small scratches as well as oxidation on the one side of the grip. It is in about Very Good Plus condition. The metal scabbard shows scrapes, scratches and thinning. The thinned portions of the metal show discoloration from oxidation. It is in Very Good condition. The belt frog shows scrapes, surface creasing and discoloration. It is in Very Good condition.
Our Assessment: The Swiss Schmidt-Rubin Model 1911 Carbine was produced from 1914 to 1933. Production ended with the introduction of the Swiss K31. The K11 Carbine is a shorter version of the Swiss Model 1911 but it still retains a reputation as an accurate rifle. This K11 was made back in 1917. The metal finish has some issues but should clean up a bit. The rifle has nice wood, a good bore and a fast straight pull action that should keep you smiling out at the range. It also has deep markings on the metal that include matching numbers on the receiver, barrel & bolt as well as a “Privat” or private property mark. The Privat mark was placed on a retiring soldier’s rifle if chose to purchase it. The rifle comes with a Swiss Model 1914 Sawback Sword Bayonet, Scabbard and Belt Frog.
This K11 Carbine looks impressive with the bayonet mounted. It will add to your Swiss or Military collection.