.223Savage
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I picked up a Swiss K31 from The Shooting Edge's just arrived batch. They have a number of them available, all seem to be in fantastic condition and some with matching bayonets.
These carbines are renowned for there accuracy and unusual straight pull bolts. Both these features appealed to me. The task of getting a good shooter was made easier by the fact the Edge had measured all the bores. The one I picked had all matching numbers, fine wood and a matching bayonet. One of the less desirable characteristics of K31s is the poor condition of the stocks sometimes being described as looking as if they were "attacked by rabid beavers". This is not the case with these as they were Police weapons. The wood has some dings but nothing like the typical K31. They fact these were police guns was confirmed by the tag I found under the butt plate showing it was once the property of the police of the Canton (i.e. Province) of Luzern.In the military K31s it is not unusual to find this tag with the name and address of the soldier to whom it was issued.
Most of my knowledge of milsurps comes from 3 Lee Enfields I own. Compared to them the fit and finish of the K31 is lightyears ahead of even a pristine Longbranch. The two wooden halves of the forestock fit tightly and there are no machining marks anywhere.
I also purchased a case of the Swiss military GP 11 7.55x55 ammo also available from them. Like the gun, this ammo is also unique in both caliber and construction. The bullet is really long and has a narrow taper and has a ring of wax sealing the bullet to the case and has an excellent reputation for accuracy.
I hope to get the gun to the range soon and will post a range report then. Thanks to the folks at the Shooting Edge for making these firearms available to us.
These carbines are renowned for there accuracy and unusual straight pull bolts. Both these features appealed to me. The task of getting a good shooter was made easier by the fact the Edge had measured all the bores. The one I picked had all matching numbers, fine wood and a matching bayonet. One of the less desirable characteristics of K31s is the poor condition of the stocks sometimes being described as looking as if they were "attacked by rabid beavers". This is not the case with these as they were Police weapons. The wood has some dings but nothing like the typical K31. They fact these were police guns was confirmed by the tag I found under the butt plate showing it was once the property of the police of the Canton (i.e. Province) of Luzern.In the military K31s it is not unusual to find this tag with the name and address of the soldier to whom it was issued.
Most of my knowledge of milsurps comes from 3 Lee Enfields I own. Compared to them the fit and finish of the K31 is lightyears ahead of even a pristine Longbranch. The two wooden halves of the forestock fit tightly and there are no machining marks anywhere.
I also purchased a case of the Swiss military GP 11 7.55x55 ammo also available from them. Like the gun, this ammo is also unique in both caliber and construction. The bullet is really long and has a narrow taper and has a ring of wax sealing the bullet to the case and has an excellent reputation for accuracy.
I hope to get the gun to the range soon and will post a range report then. Thanks to the folks at the Shooting Edge for making these firearms available to us.
