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| − | '''Eidgenössische Waffenfabrik Bern''' ( | + | '''Eidgenössische Waffenfabrik Bern''' (English: "Federal Arms Factory Bern") was a Swiss state-owned arms factory that was established in 1875 and based in the city of Bern. It was the Swiss Army's primary source for small arms during the late 19th and early 20th century. After World War II, Waffenfabrik Bern was mostly sidelined for military contracts by the private firm [[SIG]]. In 1993, the company was privatized and renamed '''W+F Bern'''. It was later acquired by the RUAG group, and no longer produces firearms. The talented and influential firearm designer, Adolf Furrer, worked here and made many weapons, mostly toggle-action. |
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'''Country: ''' Switzerland | '''Country: ''' Switzerland | ||
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| − | | [[W+F MG51 | + | | [[Lmg 25]] || 7.5x55mm Swiss || 30 ||1925–1960s|| ||[[File:Lmg25.jpg|300px]] |
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| + | | W+F MG51 || 7.5x55mm Swiss || 50 ||1933–1958|| ||[[File:W+F MG51.jpg|300px]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 04:28, 3 April 2024
About
Eidgenössische Waffenfabrik Bern (English: "Federal Arms Factory Bern") was a Swiss state-owned arms factory that was established in 1875 and based in the city of Bern. It was the Swiss Army's primary source for small arms during the late 19th and early 20th century. After World War II, Waffenfabrik Bern was mostly sidelined for military contracts by the private firm SIG. In 1993, the company was privatized and renamed W+F Bern. It was later acquired by the RUAG group, and no longer produces firearms. The talented and influential firearm designer, Adolf Furrer, worked here and made many weapons, mostly toggle-action.
Information
Founded: 1875
Defunct: 1993
Country: Switzerland
Products: Pistols, Rifles, SMGs, Sniper Rifles, LMGs
Guns
Rifles
| Weapon | Caliber(s) | Capacity | Produced | Variants | Image |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K31 Rifle | 7.5x55mm Swiss | 6 | 1933–1958 | 
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Machine Guns
| Weapon | Caliber(s) | Capacity | Produced | Variants | Image |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lmg 25 | 7.5x55mm Swiss | 30 | 1925–1960s | 
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| W+F MG51 | 7.5x55mm Swiss | 50 | 1933–1958 | 
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