In 2025, firearms manufacturer Blaser is celebrating the 30th anniversary of its K95 break-barrel single-shot rifle. Since its introduction in 1995, the K95 has not only firmly established itself in the Blaser product portfolio, but has also earned an excellent reputation among hunters worldwide. On the occasion of this anniversary, the history behind the break-action rifles from Isny is naturally also a valid topic for all4hunters.com – from the early beginnings in the 1970s to today's variety of models. Another highlight of the K95's anniversary year is a competition organised by Blaser. Below you will find the background and everything you need to know to take part.
Break-barrel rifles at Blaser: from the K71 to the variety of K95 models
The starting signal for today's K95 was given back in 1971, when company founder Horst Blaser developed the K71 break-barrel rifle. This could be manufactured industrially and was therefore accessible to a wider range of customers. One of the most important features of the rifle was the innovative fine trigger, which replaced the trigger with a set trigger that had been common until then. At that time, the trend was towards more powerful calibers, resulting in the successor model K77 based on the K71. This used a particularly robust tilting block bolt and was therefore able to withstand higher gas pressures. The system was later continued as the K770 and formed the basis for further developments.
In 1995, the break-barrel rifle system underwent a fundamental overhaul: the rifle was adapted for the newly developed Blaser saddle mount, which was first introduced on the R93 bolt-action rifle in 1993. This innovation also marked the introduction of the K95 as it is known to most hunters today. It combines the proven advantages of a break-barrel rifle – such as silent loading and unloading, low weight and a compact design – with modern features and modular equipment. In the years that followed, Blaser continued to develop the K95. Today it is available in various versions, from classic wooden stocks to modern synthetic thumbhole stocks and variants with additional ergonomic features such as a height-adjustable comb or recoil-absorbing butt plate. With the K95 Success, a model with a walnut thumbhole stock was recently added to the programme. According to Blaser, they have also planned exclusive special editions for the anniversary year. The K95 thus stands for a long development of Blaser break-barrel rifles over several decades, from the industrially manufactured but still handcrafted K71 to the modular, modern and yet classic hunting rifle of today.
Blaser competition: how to win a K95 Ultimate for the 30th anniversary of the gun family
Blaser is now celebrating the milestone birthday of the break-barrel rifle with a competition. And of course with a fitting prize: you can win a Blaser K95 Ultimate! Taking part is very easy. To take part, all you have to do is submit your favourite hunting moment on the page set up by Blaser for this purpose. You're already in the running. However, due to legal requirements for this prize, only adults with a valid annual hunting licence may take part. (Also check your local laws regarding firearms.)
