Schmidt–Rubin Model 1889 is this a pre1898 antique?

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Schmidt–Rubin Model 1889 is this a pre1898 antique?

Hi Everyone,
I am new to antiques and was interested in buying a Schmidt–Rubin Model 1889 that was sporterised for $200.
Is this a fair price, and I also wanted to make sure that it is classed as a pre1898 antique and also wanted to obtain ammo and or reloadable supplies.
Thank for your help.
Regards Dag
 
It is neither a deemed nor a prescribed antique.
No repeating centerfire rifle can have legal antique status.
 
As above about it's status. I have 3 model 1889's. DON 'T FIRE AMMUNITION MADE FOR MODEL 1911 OR 1931 in a 1889. They have a lower pressure rating. Also the bullet diameter of bullet is smaller. Only model 1890 ammunition or equivalent can be fired in
them. Bullet diameter is 0.304 and lands are 0.295. Model 1911 ammunition is groove 0.308 and land 0.295. These are maximum specifications from Swiss military. Possible to be smaller. The same case can be used to reload all models. I have found lead bullets is the only way to get the proper bullet size. Bullets sized to 0.306 and starting loads for model 1911 round work well.
 
Is there much of a market for these, I have an 1889 sitting in the safe I have thought about parting with, its not pretty but the bore looks perfect and the action is smooth, would that $200 price tag be for an average one or for a mint one?
 
Snider shooter said:
As above about it's status. I have 3 model 1889's. DON 'T FIRE AMMUNITION MADE FOR MODEL 1911 OR 1931 in a 1889. They have a lower pressure rating. Also the bullet diameter of bullet is smaller. Only model 1890 ammunition or equivalent can be fired in
them. Bullet diameter is 0.304 and lands are 0.295. Model 1911 ammunition is groove 0.308 and land 0.295. These are maximum specifications from Swiss military. Possible to be smaller. The same case can be used to reload all models. I have found lead bullets is the only way to get the proper bullet size. Bullets sized to 0.306 and starting loads for model 1911 round work well.
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I've always found it interesting that the 1889 was a candidate for conversion to .30-30 WCF here in North America... :yingyang:
 
xldbldbl said:
Is there much of a market for these, I have an 1889 sitting in the safe I have thought about parting with, its not pretty but the bore looks perfect and the action is smooth, would that $200 price tag be for an average one or for a mint one?
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I sold my all original military one that was in very good shape for $450. They aren't nearly as sought after as the later Swiss rifles mainly due to their chambering. If you hand-load for 7.5x55 (which is unsafe to fire in these) it's not any more work to make 7.5x53.5 but there seem to be far more people who buy store bought ammo than role their own. The sporterized examples have even less appeal, the military collectibility is gone and you can't shoot off the shelf ammo.
 
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