Schmidt-Rubin K31

Waffenfabrik Bern (W+F Bern) · Carbine · Out Of Production · 1933

Weight (empty)4000 g (141.1 oz)
Overall Length1107 mm (43.58")
Barrel Length651 mm (25.63")
Magazine Capacity6 rounds
Action TypeBolt Action
Firing MechanismHammer Fired
Muzzle Velocity780 m/s (2559 fps)
Muzzle Energy3437 J (2535 ft·lbf)
Effective Range600 m (656 yd)
Frame MaterialSteel

Primary Caliber: 7.5x55mm Swiss

The Schmidt-Rubin K31 (Karabiner Modell 1931) is a Swiss straight-pull bolt-action carbine that served as the standard-issue rifle of the Swiss Armed Forces from 1933 until 1958. It is the final and most refined evolution of the Schmidt-Rubin series, using a redesigned bolt with twin opposing locking lugs at the front of the bolt head, a significantly shorter receiver than its predecessors, and a 6-round detachable box magazine. Renowned for exceptional accuracy and build quality, roughly 582,00...

Country of Origin: Switzerland

Designer: Adolf Furrer