Item Nr.:         1006
Brand:             Eidgenoessische Waffenfabrik, Bern.
Model:            1955                                                                                                                         Caliber:           7,5 mm GP11  7,5×55

Based on the Model 1931 short rifle the K31-55 sniper rifle (also designated as ZfK-55, for ZielfernrohrKarbiner model 1955, or telescope sight carbine), which, while being similar to K31 in general design, was quite different in most details. For example, K31-55 had redesigned rotated receiver with integral scope bases and loading / ejection port moved slightly to the left side, to clear the telescope sight.

Supplied with an heavier barrel with large muzzle brake / flash hider. K31-55 rifles were fitted with 3.5X magnification Kern telescope sights, graduated up to 800 meters,this rifle was adopted in 1956 to replace the M31/42 and M31/43.
The 1955-type guns had a special half-stock with a checkered pistol grip, a folding bipod and a special muzzle brake.

Manufactured 1957-59 at Eidgenoessische Waffenfabrik, Bern.
Total production: 4150

This piece is absolutely new/mint unused

Available Armorer Kit with a lot of spare parts