Waffenfabrik Bern (W+F Bern) · Carbine · Out Of Production · 1933
| Weight (empty) | 4000 g (141.1 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1107 mm (43.58") |
| Barrel Length | 651 mm (25.63") |
| Magazine Capacity | 6 rounds |
| Action Type | Bolt Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Muzzle Velocity | 780 m/s (2559 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 3437 J (2535 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 600 m (656 yd) |
| Frame Material | Steel |
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