 | 1941 Swiss Model 1931 Short Rifle (K31)
1941 Swiss Model 1931 Short Rifle (K31) Serial #637906
(Manufactured by Eidgenoessische Waffenfabrik, Bern)
c/w matching serial numbered bayonet/scabbard/frog and original 1941 sling
Caliber: ......................... 7.5x55 Swiss (GP11)
Rifling & Twist: ............... 4-groove, RH, concentric rifling, 1 in 10.63
Barrel Length: ................ 25.65 in. (652mm)
Overall Length: ...............43.6 in.(1107mm)
Weight: ......................... 8.85 lbs (4.02kg) empty
Magazine Capacity: .......... 6 round detachable box magazine
Sights: .......................... Tangent-leaf sight graduated to 1500m
Qty Mfg (Military): ........... 582,230 (1933-1958) Eidgenoessische Waffenfabrik, Bern
Qty Mfg (1941): .............. 54,150 Serial # 632576-686725
Bayonet: ........................ Models 1899/18, 1918, 1918/55 and 1914 Pioneer (Sawback)
Sources: ....................... Swiss Magazine Loading Rifles, 1869 to 1958
.................................... by Joe Poyer - ISBN: 1882391322
.................................... also selected content courtesy of Guisan and Copyright SwissRifles.com.
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