Waffenfabrik Bern Model 1911 Carbine 7.5x55mm Swiss Straight-Pull, World War I–Era (1917), P-Stamp, 23.3 in Barrel
Swiss-made by Waffenfabrik Bern, this Model 1911 Carbine is a World War I–era (1917 production) Schmidt–Rubin straight-pull chambered in 7.5x55mm Swiss. It carries a Swiss capital "P" privatization stamp indicating retention by a soldier upon discharge, and an importer mark on the right side of the receiver. The magazine and front sight base are numbered to the receiver, while the bolt is non-matching. A 23.3-inch barrel, side-sling configuration, and bayonet-lug nose cap with stacking hook complete this authentic Swiss service carbine setup.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Details: It presents cleanly for a Swiss military-surplus example.
What's Included
- Waffenfabrik Bern Model 1911 Carbine chambered in 7.5x55mm Swiss
- One detachable 6-round magazine (numbered to the receiver)
The Model 1911 Carbine employs the Schmidt–Rubin straight-pull system with a cylindrical slotted bolt sleeve and large cocking ring, delivering the smooth manual cycling that defines this Swiss pattern. The receiver is steel, and the carbine uses a detachable 6-round magazine specific to the 7.5x55mm Swiss cartridge.
The carbine retains its full-length hardwood stock with grasping groove, separate handguard, steel buttplate, and side sling mounts in the traditional Swiss side-sling configuration. A bayonet-lug nose cap with stacking hook sits under the muzzle, reflecting standard Swiss service fittings.
Its iron sighting system consists of a front post protected by ears and a rear tangent leaf with an elevation slide, paired with a barrel measuring approximately 23.3 inches. Length of pull is about 12.75 inches, offering a compact, handy feel consistent with the carbine format.
Markings include a capital "P" privatization stamp near the serial, indicating post-service retention by a Swiss soldier, and an importer mark on the right side of the receiver reading "Southern Tactical ... W+F Bern." Numbering details note a non-matching bolt, while the magazine and front sight base numbers match the receiver, providing useful context for originality and service history.