W+F Bern K31 (Karabiner Modell 1931) 7.5x55 Swiss Straight-Pull, 25.7 in Barrel, 1945 Production, Matching Numbers
Swiss-made in 1945, this W+F Bern K31 stands out for its matching numbers on the receiver, bolt, and magazine floorplate and its excellent, mirror-bright bore. It retains the hallmark straight-pull, front-locking action with the bolt left in the white, and it carries clear Swiss military markings along with a discreet C.A.I. Georgia VT import stamp. The soldier’s identity tag compartment under the buttplate is present, the tag is missing, and "45" is engraved in the stock under the buttplate.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: This firearm is in great shape. There is a gouge in the underside of the stock. There are minor, superficial scratches and blemishes present.
What’s Included
- W+F Bern K31 (Karabiner Modell 1931) rifle chambered in 7.5x55 Swiss
- One 6-round detachable K31 magazine, serialized 845297 (matching)
Made in Switzerland by Waffenfabrik Bern, this K31 is a World War II-era example with a 25.7 inch barrel and a 6+1 capacity. It features the Swiss straight-pull, front-locking bolt with a circular cocking ring, with the bolt left in the white. The action and overall construction reflect Swiss service standards of the period.
The rifle is outfitted with a tangent rear sight graduated to 1500 meters and a protected post front sight with side ears. It retains its hardwood full-length stock with separate handguard, long oval finger-groove fore-end, steel buttplate, and left-side sling hardware. A stacking hook is present on the front band. Length of pull measures 13.0 inches.
Markings include the Swiss cross-in-shield crest on the receiver ring, Swiss proof and inspection stamps, and a "P" stamp on the top of the receiver ring. The model and caliber are marked "MDL K 31 7.5 x 55 SIG SWISS." The import mark is "C.A.I. GEORGIA VT." Additional bolt markings observed are "WC1943" and "SMZ" with a Swiss cross.
This example has matching serial numbers on the receiver, bolt, and magazine floorplate. The soldier’s identity tag compartment under the buttplate is present, but the tag is missing, and "45" is engraved in the stock under the buttplate. The bore is clean and shiny, consistent with the strong bore condition noted above.