Product Description
Rare Swiss ZFK 55 sniper carbine (Zielfernrohr-Karabiner 55 or Mousqueton à Lunette 55), a purpose-built marksman's rifle, one of 3,030 produced in the second year of military manufacturing in 1958. Very good condition with 85% finish. 5/5 Bore. 5/5 Stock. All matching serial numbers. Optic & storage can matching serial numbers. Includes 1918/55 bayonet. Includes Swiss military blanket rifle case.
Stock is stamped behind the butt plate with "I 57", indicating a production date of January 1957; the furniture is original production and not a later replacement. Furniture was previously sanded and refinished with a gloss finish.
On the right side of the stock, there is a light gouge at the rear of the butt. Light gouge below the bolt release lever. Heavy gouge above the finger groove. On the left side of the stock there is light gouging forward of the wrist, above the trigger. Small, deep gouge on the underside of the butt. Light pressure mark on the pistol grip. A few light gouges on the comb.
Receiver has light surface marks and light scratches throughout. Mild edge wear around the loading slot. Barrel band has mild edge wear and light surface marks. Barrel has light to mild finish wear. Muzzle device has heavy edge wear. Light edge wear on the trigger guard. Integrated bipod was painted black; there are some runs in the paint and some edge wear.
Includes matching serial number KERN AARAU 3.5x optic with matching case. Optic is clear. Case has heavy edge wear and finish wear and has surface marks throughout.
Includes leather sling.
Includes non-serialized model 1918/55 bayonet made by Elsener Schwyz Victoria. Blade is in excellent condition and is sharp. Light handling wear throughout the hilt. Scabbard has lightly worn finish.
Includes Swiss military blanket rifle case with Swiss cross. See more information about these handmade cases.
C&R Eligible. Import engraved.
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The Swiss ZFK55 (Zielfernrohr-Karabiner 55 or Mousqueton à Lunette 55) is a purpose-built marksman rifle. An estimated 4,150 rifles were produced. While it is also known as the ZFK31/55 and modeled after the K31, it shares very few components with the Swiss K31 carbine. Its barrel is heavier than that of the K31. The receiver is canted to the right which leaves the magazine and bolt off-set and allows for the use of a standard K31 charger without interfering with the scope. The KERN 3.5x telescoping sight has a quick detach mount that securely attaches directly to the rifle's receiver.
