Swiss Military Collection

[Northmen]

After years of collecting swiss army gear, I finally got my hands on a k31. So happy to finally have it, only one range trip so far with ten rounds. I did manage 4 inch groups.

 

[swiss1911]

Great collection, I still need to find one of those shovels.

 

[Northmen]

I picked out and found one at a fair. I've never come accross a foldable shovel built like this.

 

[sail32]

I have a German shovel that looks very similar to the one pictured.

 

[BillD]

Nice kit, congrats.

 

[diopter]

Swiss M43 daggers are nice.

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[diopter]

As for the KAPPENSPATEN, nice find too.

http://sharky-fourbees.########.ca/2011/03/schweizer-klappspaten-mit-lederhulle.html

 

[Military Surplus Lover]

Congratulations on the acquisition of what I believe to be the best military surplus rifle ever made. Find some gp11 and shoot away!

 

[Northmen]

Swiss M43 daggers are nice.

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I think they were not used anymore in 70s or 80s. A gentlemen told me that because the rather pointy sheath, it punctured holes into the upholstered seats that the officers frequented. Probably a myth, but funny

 

[Northmen]

As for the KAPPENSPATEN, nice find too.

http://sharky-fourbees.########.ca/2011/03/schweizer-klappspaten-mit-lederhulle.html

I think I found mine for around $20

 

[Kampfhamster]

@Northmen: upon finishing the officers course or senior NCO-course, they still get the dagger. It's just not worn on the uniform anymore.

 

[Northmen]

@Northmen: upon finishing the officers course or senior NCO-course, they still get the dagger. It's just not worn on the uniform anymore.

Interesting, it's a nice ceremonial touch

 

[Kampfhamster]

plus they get a nice P220 to keep as well. On the other side: they have to turn in their SIG 550.

 

[Northmen]

plus they get a nice P220 to keep as well. On the other side: they have to turn in their SIG 550.

They can buy the the 550 for around $800! I have family that sadly declined and regreted it shortly after.

 

[Kampfhamster]

No. They can't. Only after finishing the mandatory time they may purchase their personal weapon, which is the pistol. They may keep a SIG 550 at home, but only on loan.

 

[Northmen]

No. They can't. Only after finishing the mandatory time they may purchase their personal weapon, which is the pistol. They may keep a SIG 550 at home, but only on loan.

Must be a new law. 6 or so years ago it could be bought.

 

[Kampfhamster]

Depends on their rank. If they were private's or NCO's who's issued weapon is a rifle, then yes.
Getting it converted to semiauto only costs 100 swiss francs, though.

I understand your relatives were officers? Or did I get that wrong?

 

[Northmen]

Depends on their rank. If they were private's or NCO's who's issued weapon is a rifle, then yes.
Getting it converted to semiauto only costs 100 swiss francs, though.

I understand your relatives were officers? Or did I get that wrong?

They were privates. Apologies, I didn't realize there was a difference in the way officers and privates were presented with their weapons.

 

[Canada tail]

This is brilliant. Looks like u got em all.

 

[Kampfhamster]

My mistake, I could and should have explained.