Swiss 1893 Cavalry Carbine

[vandle]

This particular rifle was part of the first batch of 4250 units manufactured by SIG Neuhausen in 1895.
The remaining units were manufacture by the Federal Arms Factory Berne

The action was licenced from Steyr and was based on the M90 Carbine.
Total quantity manufactured was 7750 units

[vandle]

This rifle is all matching and still retains the original leather sling. It was retired from active service in 1933

Ammo is GP90 and has a 6 round magazine.The main difference between the M90 bolt and the Swiss 1893 is the cocking piece

[vandle]

These particular rifles weren't very popular with Swiss troops. The bolt disassembly and assembly is notably tricky in an armoury let alone in the field.

[slowbob2]

I have always wondered where the statement that they were not popular with the troops came from ? I have a Swiss friend who is a Swiss military rifle historian and he said he never found that in the records nor has heard it stated by any old Swiss .

[arky65]

Nice looking rifle.

[vandle]

I have always wondered where the statement that they were not popular with the troops came from ? I have a Swiss friend who is a Swiss military rifle historian and he said he never found that in the records nor has heard it stated by any old Swiss .

It only takes one scribe to make a statement and then it becomes fact.
I have seen this statement in many write ups in articles but
as they say not everything you read is correct.

[indy1919a4]

SO was this beautiful rifle shipped into your country as surplus or is there a down under connection to it...??

[vandle]

This Rifle was shipped recently from Switzerland.
It has filled a hole in my Swiss Collection.
As far as i'm aware they are not common down here, never seen
one for sale.