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The Karabiner Modell 1931 is a magazine-fed, straight-pull bolt-action rifle. It was the standard-issue rifle of the Swiss armed forces from 1933 until 1958, though examples remained in service into t
Kar. 31's straight-pull bolt action bolt group
Stripper clip inserted in Kar. 31
Tangent rear sight
Front sight post
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The Pontifical Swiss Guard, also known as the Papal Swiss Guard or simply Swiss Guard, is an armed force, guard of honour, and protective security unit, maintained by the Holy See to protect the Pope
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…Country Organization name Quantity Date Reference Switzerland Swiss Armed Forces 528,230 1933 to 1958 Israel Israeli Defense Force 200 1949 Vatican City Pontifical Swiss Guard 100 1955 See also Antique gun M1895 Lee Navy - An American straight-pull bolt-action rifle Ross rifle - A Canadian straight-pull bolt-action rifle…
The conclave of Pius V, with Swiss Guard guarding the entrance, Codex Maggi, 1578
Swiss Guard, Jean Barbault
Armour for the Papal Guard of Gregory XIII, c. 1580s, in the Higgins Armory Museum in Worcester, Massachusetts
Barracks of the Pontifical Swiss Guard in Vatican City.