The Karabiner Modell 31 was a new design by the Eidgenössische Waffenfabrik in Bern, Switzerland under Colonel Adolf Furrer (1873–1958). The first 200 Kar. 31s were made in May 1931 for troop trials (serials 500,001 – 500,200), thus the model number of 1931.

Der Karabiner 31 ist ein Repetiergewehr mit Geradzugverschluss im Kaliber 7,5 × 55 mm. Das abnehmbare Kastenmagazin fasst sechs Patronen, es kann unter Verwendung eines Laderahmens oder mit einzelnen Patronen geladen werden.

Jun 2, 2023 · The K31 Schmidt-Rubin Short Rifle (Karabiner Model 1931) is a very unique design that dates back to the blackpowder cartridge days. The original designs for the gun were adopted into service in 1889, just as Switzerland entered the era of smokeless powder.

Sep 20, 2022 · The Schmidt-Rubin Karabiner Modell 1931, better known as the Swiss K31 rifle, was the standard-issue firearm for the Swiss Armed Forces for decades. Widely considered to be one of the best of its time, it gained a shining reputation for its precision, quality and reliability.

The K31 was a totally new design by Eidgenossische Waffenfabrik in Bern, Switzerland under Colonel Furrer, and the gun does not have the Schmidt-designed 1889 or 1896 action. The first 200 K31s were made in May 1931 for troop trials (serials 500,001 - 500,200), thus the model number of 1931.

The Swiss Karabiner Modell 1931 made by Waffenfabrik Bern with a caliber of 7.5x55mm was produced from 1933-1958. It was the standard Rifle of the Swiss armed forces those years and has an effective range of 547 yards.

The Karabiner Model 1931 is a magazine-fed, straight-pull bolt-action rifle. It was the standard issue rifle of the Swiss armed forces from 1933 until 1958, though examples remained in service into the 1970s.

Der Karabiner 31 (K31) wurde als vereinfachte und, vom Verschlusssystem gesehen, verkürzte Version des Karabiner 11 konstruiert. Er sollte jedoch die selbe Präzision wie das Infanteriegewehr 11 aufweisen; d.h. er sollte über einen längeren Lauf sowie eine längere Visierlinie als der Karabiner 11 verfügen.

Here are the basic specifications of the Karabiner 31: 43.6" OAL; 25.65" barrel; 6 round detachable box magazine serial numbered to rifle; Bayonet (ideally but rarely) serialed to rifle; 582,000 produced between 1933-1958; One thing that is not commonly known is that the K31's bullets are not "7.5mm," but actually .307" (essentially 7.62mm).

Nov 4, 2024 · Das K31, auch Karabiner 31 genannt, ist ein Handrepetiergewehr, das die Schweizer Militärgeschichte geprägt hat. Das Gewehr wurde in der Schweiz von der Waffenfabrik Bern entworfen und hergestellt und ist für seine Präzision, Robustheit und sein einzigartiges Design bekannt.