Minute of Mae: Swiss Schmidt-Rubin 1896/1911
This guide details the operation of the Swiss Schmidt-Rubin 1896/11 rifle, a historical firearm that served during the Great War. It covers loading with a 6-round charger of 7.5 Swiss GP11, the unique cock-on-open straight-pull bolt action, and the safety mechanism. The rifle features a smooth single-stage trigger and a tangent U-notch rear sight. Expert instruction highlights the importance of inertia for smooth operation and the follower's function in indicating an empty magazine.



