Waffenfabrik Bern (W+F Bern) · Sniper-Rifle · Out Of Production · 1955
| Weight (empty) | 6100 g (215.2 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1208 mm (47.56") |
| Barrel Length | 652 mm (25.67") |
| Magazine Capacity | 6 rounds |
| Action Type | Bolt Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Striker Fired |
| Muzzle Velocity | 787 m/s (2582 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 3498 J (2580 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 800 m (875 yd) |
| Frame Material | Steel |
Primary Caliber: 7.5x55mm Swiss
The Swiss ZfK 55 (Zielfernrohrkarabiner 55) is a precision sniper rifle based on the Schmidt-Rubin K31 straight-pull bolt action, produced by Waffenfabrik Bern from 1955 to 1959. The rifle features a heavy 652mm barrel with a muzzle brake reminiscent of the FG-42, a 3.5x23 Kern telescopic sight adjustable from 100 to 800 meters in 100-meter increments, an integral bipod, and a pistol-grip stock. A distinctive design feature is the receiver canted to the right, which offsets the bolt and magazine...
Country of Origin: Switzerland
Designer: Adolf Furrer / Waffenfabrik Bern