K31 Useful Information

[diopter]

My serial number dates mine from 1942, but 41 is engraved under the butt plate.

Stock were made, dated, then aged/kiln dried, checked for warpage and cracks, THEN mated to a receiver and given that receiver's serial number.

 

[BMcK]

That makes sense. Thanks for the quick response .

Cheers

 

[Acalabrea]

As of last weekend the Calgary Shooting Centre had about a half dozen in stock. Good condition overall, not pitted as bad as some that I've seen. They were also carrying the bayonets that sold separately. Cheers
https://www.theshootingcentre.com/

 

[cornelunc]

As of last weekend the Calgary Shooting Centre had about a half dozen in stock. Good condition overall, not pitted as bad as some that I've seen. They were also carrying the bayonets that sold separately. Cheers
https://www.theshootingcentre.com/

Wow the price is 500-600$ , glad that I have 2 from Tradeex, 5 years ago for 240$ each.

 

[Kman303]

So I've run out of the automattenfett that I got with a cleaning kit, does anyone have suggestions on a domestic replacement?

 

[EL34/6L6]

I use white lithium grease on my Swiss bolts. Works great.

 

[Syphen]

Kleenflo White Grease. It's what Barney uses on M305/M1A's. He gave me some and I've started using it for most my rifles. Works great with a plastic syringe.

 

[Chris Dingell]

For those wanting to shoot their K31, here are some accurizing instructions that have worked for me:
http://www.swissrifles.com/sr/pierre/accurizing.html

The Swiss reportedly simply tightened up all the screws and fired away, but the above has done far better for me.

 

[diopter]

k31 Barrels and Serial Numbers.

Barrels had their own serial numbers.
After attaching to a receiver, then they put the last three digits of rifle's serial number on the barrel.
See link below for the exceptions.

http://theswissriflesdotcommessagebo...-ser-on-barrel

 

[diopter]

Rearsenal marks on tang and butt stocks.
http://theswissriflesdotcommessageb...Diaopters-Stock-Rearsenal-Stamp-Survey?page=1

 

[diopter]

Bloke On The Range is doing a series on the Swiss Straight Pulls

Episode 1: General Overview

Episode 2(part 1): 1889 Rifle

 

[diopter]

Episode 2(part 2): 1889 Rifle Mechanics

Episode 3; M93
TBA

 

[oolongwine]

good to know, very useful information, thanks a lot!

 

[flyingdutchman86]

Hello gents, looking for a price check: working on a trade + cash deal from a guy for a pricey rifle Im selling and trying to come up with a value for a K31. The rifle is mint, no accessories, these things were cheap a few years back and now I see some going for north of $800 (asking price at least) on the EE, what is the going rate for a K31 these days?? Thanks!

 

[diopter]

Episode #3 Swiss Staright Pulls, M93 Swiss Steyr.

 

[diopter]

Episode 4, IG 1889/96

 

[diopter]

Episode 5, 1897 Kadettengewehr;

 

[Tigerlily]

800 would be fair I think. I am going to pick one up for 850. I missed a sale young man sold one for 400 but he really didn't realize you just can't get them easily. People will spend 225 on a Sks and buy 2 or 3. I figure k31 should be worth 800. To build the K31 it has been said today's cost 4000-5000$.

 

[thesublime]

Hey, I'm looking for one too, a bit puzzled that it seems there aren't any being imported since 3-4 years ago.

 

[diopter]

#6
1900 Short Rifle.