Why for two main reasons one because a lot of countries like Italy and France fought for both side. To add countries like Switzerland that fought for no one and remained neutral ‘neutral representation’. To add a faction that anyone can play and battle anyone. yeah this is half troll but the Mercenary faction in World of tanks got me thinking. I hate it in world of tanks because its so bare bones but it could be fun.
Schmidt-Rubin Model 1889
Schmidt-Rubin Infanteriegewehr Modell 1889 - 7.5x53.5mm Swiss (GP 90)
The Model 1889 was the first straight-pull repeating system of the Schmidt-Rubin rifle series, introduced with the predecessor cartridge 7.5×53.5mm, which is rather rare today. The M1889 ended the era of black powder in the Swiss army. Furthermore, the rifles were equipped with a 12-round magazine, which was supposed to increase the firepower and could also be used as a single-loader with a magazine cut-off. The introduction of a new repeating rifle, proposed by the Bundesrat (federal council) and approved by the National- and Ständerat (national council and the council of states) in June 1889, brought a successor to the Vetterli Rifle.
The M1889 was issued to the troops in 1891 and was manufactured until 1897. Small changes in the lock housing and the lock led to the Model 89/96. After the introduction of Modell 1911, the M89 was still used by the Landsturm until 1934. It should be noted that the M1889 is not suitable for use with the improved 7.5x55mm Swiss (GP 11) cartridge due to its weaker design (rear breech lugs).
The designation 89/96 or 1889/96 is misleading; it suggests that the Infanteriegewehr 89/96 have been modified from the M1889. This is not the case, the M1889/96 is an absolutely independent design, in which the breech casing and the breech are completely different from the M1889. Unfortunately, the erroneous designation is used in the technical literature.
Almost all M89/96 rifles introduced in the army were changed into M96/11; only about 1,280 pieces are said to have remained in their original condition, a certain number of which may have been destroyed or lost in advance. Also, the M89/96 infantry rifle has the magazine and sights of the M1889 rifle, but already has the straight-pull breech with the forward locking mechanism of the later rifles. For this reason, it made economic sense to convert these rifles to the M96/11 Infantry Rifle.
Specifications
(1889 - 1897)
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Type: Battle Rifle
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Caliber: 7.5x53.5mm Swiss (GP 90)
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Weight: 10.80 lbs (4900g) empty
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Length: 51.25 inches (1301.75mm)
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Barrel length: 30.7 inches (780mm)
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Capacity: 12 round detachable box magazine
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Fire Modes: Bolt action
Did i start a thread for one great 12 shot straight pull rifle made by the Swiss no but it made me do it a second time. A few great weapons of the Spanish and any other countries that just do not fit in the current factions. A mercenary faction would allow them to fill holes in any faction without having to come up with four separate weapons. I know not historical but a mercenary faction could solve a lot of problem.