Your markings on the tip of the barrel and receiver (the CL and PSF ect) are Italian import markings. There were many K31 rifles including both of mine that came from Italy.
Congrats! That's a heck of a gun to start your milsurp collection with! =)
I don't plan on a collection, that the only milsurp that really interest me.
I decided to go for it when I saw one available
Ok, I thought it was only the other side that were import mark ( IT 2013 7.5X55)
Very nice looking rifle . Congratulations! Enjoy it.
Did it come with the Swiss cleaning kit? If not, Tradeex has them:
https://www.tradeexcanada.com/content/swiss-30-cal-cleaning-kit
They are the handiest things. I carry one in my range kit even when I'm not taking the K31 to the range.
About this mark on your rifle:
http://i.imgur.com/dwgihKM.jpg
That is the shield-like crest with the Swiss cross. The worn condition of yours makes me think that your stock has been sanded and refinished at least once.
About those cracks: keep an eye on them but don't worry about them too much. I think they are typical of most K31's.
15$ for the cleaning kit is nice, but when I tried to order, 25$ minimum order and 15$ shipping cost.
You confirm what I thought a bout the buttock.
I think their price for a crate of the GP11 isn't bad --
https://www.tradeexcanada.com/conte...5-ammunition-480rd-case-free-shipping-offer--
If you order the cleaning kit with the ammo you might get free shipping!
plus tax, that's close to $450
Ya, doesn't seem that cheap
you can find that same case for $350.00
you can find that same case for $350.00