Not a K31 but a Schmidt Rudin Model 1889 in 30/30 caliber

Brutus said:
This is not the first person to confuse Schmidt Rudin Model 1889 and the K31 on CGN.
Not long ago Frontier Firearms out of PA had to be realigned with the actual facts as well.
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Ok I'm not familiar with that kind of rifle did you see my pictures and can you tell me what kind she is ????

Regards
Jacques
 
Jackpar said:
Ok I'm not familiar with that kind of rifle did you see my pictures and can you tell me what kind she is ????

Regards
Jacques
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Sir. Going by that long space between the trigger guard and magazine slot, to my eyes this is the earlier Swiss rifle Schmidt Rubin Model of 1889.

NOT a later Swiss K31.

This distinction is important as the ammunition between the two looks nearly identical, but due to differing power level, certainly Not interchangeable ammo for these two different rifles.

Your rifle in its sporterized condition often goes for about $150-200 dollars if it's not missing parts, not rusted and in safe firing mode. Using past examples on our EE.
 
It's easily done, especially with relatively unknown firearms, such as the Swiss straight pulls.

Not everyone is concerned with all of the pertinent details involved in the firearms they own and many don't even know where to look for the info.

All they care about is that the firearm performs as it's supposed to and finding suitable ammunition.

At least the OP had presence of mind to to find out if the cartridge stamped onto the side of the barrel, was safe and appropriate.

IMHO, the 1889 rifles are at least the equal of the 94 Winchester rifles when it comes to strength
 
bearhunter said:
It's easily done, especially with relatively unknown firearms, such as the Swiss straight pulls.

Not everyone is concerned with all of the pertinent details involved in the firearms they own and many don't even know where to look for the info.

All they care about is that the firearm performs as it's supposed to and finding suitable ammunition.

At least the OP had presence of mind to to find out if the cartridge stamped onto the side of the barrel, was safe and appropriate.

IMHO, the 1889 rifles are at least the equal of the 94 Winchester rifles when it comes to strength
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I should have stayed earlier, that bolt is a giveaway too.
That long neck supporting the bolt face is not required on the later K31.
In my memory only I think the bolt lug position is also different for each. But it's been a while since I compared both.
Yes indeed 30-30 is just plainly only this singular sporting cartridge
 
its a swiss 1889 the mag as been shortened as well but otherwise is same as the rifle in the pic i posted.should be a nice shooter as well .
 
Bolts: https://i.imgur.com/Bsvi4tW.mp4

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diopter said:
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The big magazine cut-off lever, the placement of the hole in the side of the receiver and the rear locking lugs on the bolt are some of the things to look for.
I'd say it's certain that the OP's rifle is the 1889. The last one I looked at had the sight ears filed down so that didn't look like it should have. The big magazine is a bit of a pain so I can see why people might modify them.
 
diopter said:
Pre Buba/ Pre "sporterized":
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Photo is slightly off, a 89/96 is going to look about the same as a 1889, only main way to really tell is the bolt lug placement (and the 1/4" shorter receiver, but thats hard to judge in a photo). A G96/11 and G11 are going to look pretty much the same though (other than the curved buttplates and grafted in pistol grip).
 
will just received one of these 1889 sporters .Previous owner said it would not eject the 30-30 cartridge .so after placing a 30-30 caseing in the chamber i could see why.The chamber was far to big for a 30-30 round,the rifle was still chambered in the original 7.5x53 but not stamped anywhere on the rifle.
So if you by chance buy one of these sporters dont assume its a 30-30 unless its marked on the receiver or barrel somewhere .
 
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