Waffenfabrik Bern K31 Swiss Straight-Pull 7.5x55mm Rifle, 25.7 in Barrel, 6+1, 1949, Matching Numbers, CAI Import
Swiss-made in 1949, this Waffenfabrik Bern K31 is a straight-pull bolt-action rifle chambered in 7.5x55mm Swiss with matching serial numbers on the receiver, bolt, and magazine. It carries the Swiss cross-in-shield crest on the receiver ring and a clean, shiny bore. Import marks from Century Arms International are present. The rifle features the Swiss side-mounted sling system with detachable rear clip and a stacking hook on the front band.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall 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. It has various cosmetic imperfections, including scratches, blemishes, and areas of finish loss.
What’s Included
- Waffenfabrik Bern K31 rifle (7.5x55mm)
- Factory Swiss K31 detachable steel magazine, 6-round, matching serial number observed
- Swiss K31 rear detachable sling clip
Built by Waffenfabrik Bern and made in Switzerland, this K31 uses the renowned straight-pull bolt system with a rear cocking ring safety and a two-stage trigger. It is chambered for 7.5x55mm Swiss and is designed for GP11-spec ammunition. Capacity is 6+1 with the included detachable steel magazine.
Manufacturer markings and proofs include "K31 7.5 SWISS 7.5 x 55 C.A.I. GEORGIA VT." import stamps and the Swiss cross-in-shield crest on the receiver ring. The bolt sleeve bears an "MM 48" stamp. Receiver construction is steel with a blued finish.
The rifle is equipped with iron sights: a square front post with protective ears (no hood) and a tangent rear ladder with a sliding elevator in 100-meter increments. The 25.7 in barrel and well-defined rifling support dependable downrange performance.
Stock furniture is hardwood with the classic K31 finger groove and side sling hardware. The side-mounted sling system uses a buttplate insert and the included detachable rear sling clip. A stacking hook is fitted to the front band. Overall length is approximately 43.5 in, with a 13.0 in length of pull, classifying this as a full-size configuration.