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The Swiss experimented with scoped sniper rifles during World War II, and the results were the K31/42 and the K31/43. Only a couple thousand were made between the two models, and they were not considered particularly successful. Ultimately they were replaced by the ZfK-55 (a much better rifle for the purpose) a decade after the war. The two earlier versions are pretty interesting to see though.
At Forgotten Weapons I think the most interesting guns out there are the most obscure ones. I try to search out experimental and prototype weapons and show you how they work, in addition to more conventional guns that you may not have heard of before. You’re much more likely to find a video on the Cei Rigotti or Webley-Fosbery here than an AR or Glock. So, do you want to learn about something new today? Then stick around!
Items you may have missed...
Foreign Rifles of the Spanish Republic, 1936-1939
Mosin Nagant M91/30 PU Sniper
A Quick and Dirty Guide: Swiss Straight Pull Service Rifles
A Quick and Dirty Guide: Military Krag-Jørgensen Rifles
Swiss Zfk 31/42 Sniper Rifle to 500yds: Practical Accuracy (K31 Sniper with GP11ammo)
Transitional Swiss Sniper Rifles