W+F Bern K31 Straight-Pull Bolt-Action Rifle in 7.5x55mm Swiss (1954)
This Waffenfabrik Bern (W+F Bern) K31 is a Swiss Karabiner Modell 1931 chambered in 7.5x55mm Swiss, with a stated 1954 manufacture year (serial-range method). It features a matching serial on the receiver, bolt body, and magazine, and it retains classic K31 configuration details including a hardwood full-length stock, upper handguard, and iron sights with a graduated rear tangent sight.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: This firearm is in solid shape with some scratches and blemishes present. The bore is clean and shiny.
What’s Included
- W+F Bern K31 rifle
This K31 uses the straight-pull bolt-action design with a rear ring-style bolt handle consistent with the platform. The receiver is steel, and the rifle is fitted with a hardwood full-length stock and a matching hardwood upper handguard.
Iron sights are installed, with a protected post/blade front sight and a tangent/leaf rear sight with a sliding elevator. The rear sight is graduated from 1–15, and the front sight element shows a small triangle marking on top.
Markings include a Swiss shield/cross crest on the receiver ring and a Swiss cross-in-shield cartouche/brand on the stock, along with various small inspection/proof-style stamped marks on metal components (not fully legible). The barrel/receiver also shows a lightly etched/engraved marking reading "EWB K31 7.5x55 SWISS".
Additional provided details include a stated 25.7 inch barrel length and a 6-round capacity. A side-mounted sling bar/loop is present, and no sling is included.