What is it???

[Wannabe Alchemist]

I need help identifying an old military rifle. The only markings that I can find are a stylized "WF26", a "+" sign in the style of the Red Cross, and the serial numbers (all matching on except bayonet). The Bayonet is Swiss, Waffenfabrik Neuhausen.
I bought it at the Indy gun show over 20 years ago and never bought ammo for it. It's been in the closet all this time. I'm wanting to shoot it and don't even know the caliber.
Any help?
Thanks

 

[GunGunDin]

Pics??

 

[duffman0286]

sounds swiss to me whats it shoot?

 

[Wannabe Alchemist]

Having trouble adding pictures...grrr....:

link for pictures

 

[Wannabe Alchemist]

sounds swiss to me whats it shoot?

The bayonet is Swiss, and appears original to the rifle. No markings on rifle to identify caliber or anything else that I can see.

 

[Colt556]

Swiss Straight Pull Bolt action Rifle. K11 maybe, not my area of interest so I'm not positive.

 

[indykid]

I believe it to be a Swiss Schmidt-Rubin 1911.

Fires the 7.5 Swiss round.

 

[Wannabe Alchemist]

Thanks guys. I'm sure the 1911 is right after followup. Appears it can also fire the Win308. Any idea if there are any upgrades available? I'm searching as we "speak", but if you know of a good source it would be appreciated.

 

[johntheplinker]

Thanks guys. I'm sure the 1911 is right after followup. Appears it can also fire the Win308. Any idea if there are any upgrades available? I'm searching as we "speak", but if you know of a good source it would be appreciated.

No,it doesn't also fire the 308. 7.5x55 Swiss is the correct ammo. Ballistics are similar to 308 but it is a completely different chambering. Attempting to fire a 308 round in a rifle chambered for 7.5 Swiss will result in a condition of grossly excessive headspace.
File:7.5 x 55 Swiss.jpg - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
File:Cartridge 308.PNG - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Not to mention 308 is loaded to quite a bit higher pressure. A few Swiss straight pulls have been rechambered to 308 but are clearly marked as such.

 

[PGRChaplain]

DO NOT FIRE until you know the correct caliber! If your not sure take it to a gunsmith to find out. The wrong ammo might resule in a catastrophic failure!

 

[traderdan]

Be careful...1889 Schmidt Rubin used 7.5x53.5. 1896 used 7.5x54.5 You better KNOW what caliber the rifle is.