Need help identifying my grandpas rifle

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I inherited this rifle but I’m not positive on what it is or the caliber as there’s really no markings on it. Maybe a Swiss? All stamps are in the photos. Thanks in advance guys
https://imgur.com/a/o0b7Uk9
 
Swiss 1889 is correct. It would originally (and possibly still is) chambered in 7.5x53.5 aka Gewehr Patrone 90 which can be shot with currently available tools and components. The ( 5 ) on the top heel of the comb indicates the rifle was re arsenaled at Canton Argau at some point. Many of these rifles were imported into Canada dating back into the 1950's and were converted to 30WCF to improve sales. The conversion involved reaming the chamber and brazing in an insert, cutting the bolt face to accommodate the rim, adjusting the extractor and also reworking the magazine feed lips. Given those alterations you should be able to visibly confirm if your rifle was converted without doing a chamber cast though it wouldn't hurt if you intend to shoot it.
 
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1892 production Swiss M1889 rifle.
Model 1889 - Repeating Rifles (Repetiergewehre) Manufacture ended on April 29, 1897YearQuantitySerial numbers
1891 24900 1-24900
1892 90100 24901-115000
1893 59100 115001-174100
1894 8787 174101-174887 175001-183000
1895 12500 183001-195500
1896 12500 195501-208000
1897 4000 208001-212000

If still in 7.5 you can reload 7.5x55 brass download to GP90 specs with .308 bullets.
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BlackPowderBurner said:
Swiss 1889 is correct. It would originally (and possibly still is) chambered in 7.5x53.5 aka Gewehr Patrone 90 which can be shot with currently available tools and components. The ( 5 ) on the top heel of the comb indicates the rifle was re arsenaled at Canton Argau at some point. Many of these rifles were imported into Canada dating back into the 1950's and were converted to 30WCF to improve sales. The conversion involved reaming the chamber and brazing in an insert, cutting the bolt face to accommodate the rim, adjusting the extractor and also reworking the magazine feed lips. Given those alterations you should be able to visibly confirm if your rifle was converted without doing a chamber cast though it wouldn't hurt if you intend to shoot it.
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Can you spot any modifications here? https://imgur.com/a/YIPnc2o
 
diopter said:
1892 production Swiss M1889 rifle.
Model 1889 - Repeating Rifles (Repetiergewehre) Manufacture ended on April 29, 1897YearQuantitySerial numbers
1891 24900 1-24900
1892 90100 24901-115000
1893 59100 115001-174100
1894 8787 174101-174887 175001-183000
1895 12500 183001-195500
1896 12500 195501-208000
1897 4000 208001-212000

If still in 7.5 you can reload 7.5x55 brass download to GP90 specs with .308 bullets.
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Thanks for the info! I had no idea it was that old
 
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