Waffenfabrik Bern ~ G1911 ~ 7.5x55mm

Waffenfabrik Bern G1911 7.5x55mm Swiss. The groundbreaking redesign of the Schmidt rifle was primarily driven by the desire to adopt the powerful new Model 1911 cartridge for infantry use. In addition to modernizing their old rifles, in 1913, the Model 1911 was formally adopted. These rifles, along with those converted to the new pattern, fired the new GP11 round. The GP11 round fired a 175 grain round at 2640 fps a major advancement in its day requiring significant strengthening of the receiver and materials. The 1911 possessed all the improvements listed above. 127,000 1911 Rifles were produced from 1913 to 1919. Outward changes to the Model 1911 included a new stock with a pronounced pistol grip, a six round magazine that did not interfere with firing from the prone position.