Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Auction Company is pleased to present this Ultra-Rare bolt-action rifle today for a penny-start auction, this is the Waffenfabrik Bern ZFK-55 Sniper Rifle!
This is a very rare sniper rifle that was manufactured by Waffenfabrik Bern from 1957 to 1959, with a low number of 4150 produced, making them very seldom and highly coveted by historic firearm collectors! This example also features all matching serial numbers with a matching optic, which makes it even more desirable!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Waffenfabrik Bern
Model: ZFK-55 Sniper Rifle
Serial: 4273
Date of Manufacture: 1958
Caliber: 7.7x55mm Swiss
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 25 1/4" Heavy Barrel with Muzzle Brake
Optics/Sights: Winged Protected Post Front with Adjustable Rear and a Serial Number Matching Kern Aarau 3.5 Optic
Stock/Grips: Hardwood Stock with Checkered Pistol Grip and Folding Bipod
Action: Bolt-Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Swiss ZFK-55 or formally known as the Zielfernrohr Karabiner 1955 (Scoped Carbine), was the Swiss service sniper rifle and designated marksman rifle (DMR). Unlike its predecessor (Zf.K31/42 & Zf.K31/43), this rifle was not issued as a K31. The ZFK-55 was developed by Adolf Furrer, the same man who designed the K31 Swiss service rifle utilizing advances from the famous Schmidt & Rubin straight-pull action design. The ZFK-55’s action and design are strikingly like the K31. However, some major design differences make very few parts interchangeable between the two. The ZFK-55 features mounting lugs milled into the receiver for a quick detachable 3.5 scope, made by Kern. The scope itself was also an upgrade from the early K31/42 & 43 models. One may notice that the action of the rifle is offset when compared to the K31.
Model: ZFK-55 Sniper Rifle
Serial: 4273
Date of Manufacture: 1958
Caliber: 7.7x55mm Swiss
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 25 1/4" Heavy Barrel with Muzzle Brake
Optics/Sights: Winged Protected Post Front with Adjustable Rear and a Serial Number Matching Kern Aarau 3.5 Optic
Stock/Grips: Hardwood Stock with Checkered Pistol Grip and Folding Bipod
Action: Bolt-Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Swiss ZFK-55 or formally known as the Zielfernrohr Karabiner 1955 (Scoped Carbine), was the Swiss service sniper rifle and designated marksman rifle (DMR). Unlike its predecessor (Zf.K31/42 & Zf.K31/43), this rifle was not issued as a K31. The ZFK-55 was developed by Adolf Furrer, the same man who designed the K31 Swiss service rifle utilizing advances from the famous Schmidt & Rubin straight-pull action design. The ZFK-55’s action and design are strikingly like the K31. However, some major design differences make very few parts interchangeable between the two. The ZFK-55 features mounting lugs milled into the receiver for a quick detachable 3.5 scope, made by Kern. The scope itself was also an upgrade from the early K31/42 & 43 models. One may notice that the action of the rifle is offset when compared to the K31.
This is true and was done to allow soldiers to use stripper clips if the scope was still attached. This also aided accuracy as spent shells would not hit the scope on the way out of the action. The rifle features a deployable bipod that is near the action of the rifle and utilizes springs and grooves to allow for quick and mobile aim, especially on uneven terrain like in the mountains of Switzerland. The ZFK-55 has an incredibly unique-looking muzzle brake that was inspired by the muzzle brake of the FG-42. The muzzle brake was to help mitigate recoil and aid in suppressing flash signature. The barrel is thicker than a standard K31 to support a long barrel life by keeping the barrel cooler over long shooting durations.
The standard Swiss military bayonet lug is still present, and the front iron sight post also has a notable change. It features a drifting track for the front post to be adjusted for windage. The pistol grip on the stock is more aggressive and allows for more area to grip, it is also textured with a checkered pattern. These rifles were made by Waffenfabrik Bern from 1957 till 1959, making them incredibly rare, as only around 4150 were made in total! The ZFK-55 still uses the 7.5x55mm (GP11) Swiss cartridge, which is regarded as an excellent round for accuracy and long-distance shooting. Six-round charger clips or detachable magazines can be used for the ZFK-55.
Contents:
Contents:
This example will ship with a magazine!
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
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Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
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