Swiss 1900 short rifle

[swissrifles1]

Hello All ,and Happy New Year.
Four years ago I purchased this all matching (except for the buttplate)very rare 1900 short rifle...

As you can see it had some issues. It had the original butt plate removed and a bakelite one put on. Also, the forstock was cut in two pieces, and the tigerstriped stock was sanded down smooth. Well ,I decided to put it back into military configuration. I met a stock maker named Bob at a gunshow and had him restore the stock for me.
Here he is, working on the stock...


Here is the rifle now, I am pleased with his work.

Here are some of the proof /inspection marks on the metal.



This turned out better than I expected, Im glad I could bring her back.
Here's a funny one, I bought a buttplate on e-bay 3 yrs ago and the number is 192, my rifle is 162, LOL!
Thanks for lookin.

 

[jesse485]

What a Beauty. I really like those Swiss rifles, but mine is the much more common K31.

 

[swissrifles1]

Thank you. The Swiss know how to build'em. This private series 1900 is number 162 of 176 made.

 

[Dr. Pretorius]

Beautiful Rifle you have there. I just picked up a really nice walnut stocked K31 from Bradis. It was one they had took in on a trade and the stock is very nice. It doesn't have the typical cleat marks in the butt stock like most you see now days.

 

[swissrifles1]

Dr., if you can post picts of it?, please do so.

 

[Dr. Pretorius]

Dr., if you can post picts of it?, please do so.

I will be sure to post some pics just as soon as I get her home. It's in layaway, still owe $100

 

[Indy_Guy_77]

don't know how I missed it.... But GREAT looking rifle, Swiss!!!

-J-