schmitt-rubin .30-30

Yes, go to Swissrifles.com and do some searching. You'll find some interesting information about it.

A Schmidt Rubin in 30-30 Win? That sounds like a really rare bird.

Are you sure it isn't chambered for 7.5 X55 Swiss instead of 30-30 Win?

That would be a rare bird indeed.

Sound like you've stumbled across one of those cool 1889 or K-11 conversions. Even though not original these rifles are still quite collectible.

you just found a Schmidt Rubin that takes cheap plentiful ammunition. Id say you did pretty dang good.

Have it looked over by a gunsmith prior to firing. It may or may not be safe to fire.

Safe to fire....no more or less so than any other yard sale rifle. If it is a K31 or K11 action then it shouldn't be a problem.

CavalryJim said:

Safe to fire....no more or less so than any other yard sale rifle. If it is a K31 or K11 action then it shouldn't be a problem.

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Saying this without personally inspecting the rifle may yield disastrous results. There are too many "what-if"s.

Have it checked for safety before firing and make sure of the actual caliber it is intended for.

It does have 30 WCF stamped on the barrel.

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While that helps ID it, I'd still have it checked out quickly by a gunsmith. It shouldn't cost much if anything at all for a quick once-over, and it might save you much headache.

I'd say most smiths know squat about the schmidt-rubin straight-pulls or anything other than the 98 mauser-especially the 1889 model that yours is most likely converted from(because all them old foreign designs are suspect and weak aren't they). The serial number and a search of a Swiss web site such as swissrifles.com would probably confirm the model type. The 7.5X53.5 ammo(not 7.5X55 or GP-11, actually GP-11 is 7.5X55.5)that was designed for use in the 1889 model S-R has an operating pressure range in the 38-40K CUP area, which is right where the 30/30 works at. Does anyone actually know of any mishaps with any Swiss straight-pull?(unlikely) For worry warts a long string can be useful. If it is indeed(probably) in 30/30, then a 30/30 round should chamber properly and go into full battery with no problems and if it is still in the original chambering(7.5X53.5, 7.5X54.5, or 7.5X55.5) then a GP-11 round or anyother 7.5 Swiss round will chamber and go into full battery. Modern(in excess of 40K CUP) ammo is not recommended to be used in the pre1911 type models. If GP-90, GP-90/03, GP-90/23 ammo was not available then and only then as a last ditch effort, GP-11 could be used in defense of the homeland(CH aka Switzerland) when using the any pre 11 type rifle. $100 is a good price especially if you got a magazine with it, as many mags seem to be missing. best-o-luck

all they would need to do is check the head space, and for any small cracks in the action. You could do it yourself with a set of feelers and a bore light.

Other than that, just avoid shooting hot ammo.