SWISS Model K31
Schmidt-Rubin short rifles
updated 3/12/2013
The following Swiss K31 rifles are in used condition, however their bores are mirror-bright, and near-perfect. They have been well cared-for while in military service, and they make exceptional shooters. Each is chambered for the 7.5x55 SWISS cartridge that, although designed back in 1889, was WAY ahead of its time and its ballistics is comparable to the modern .308 Winchester round. These rifles utilize a unique straight-pull turn-bolt system (built with the precision of a Swiss watch), and the crisp trigger-pull and amazing accuracy of these rifles are are legendary. All have matching-numbered bolts, magazines, and receivers (unless noted otherwise). The wood stocks and handguards have some minor to moderate handling-marks from actual use as well as transport & storage, but have their original finish with intact Swiss "cross in shield" cartouches on the wood. We have described the external bluing-wear on these in the table below. . . most apparent wear is on corners and edges (as well on bottom of magazine from carry). Some of these rifles appear to have had the metal aggressively cleaned while in service (with resultant loss of bluing) rather than as a result of excess wear.
The above standard Swiss backpack carrying arrangement should show why so many of these rifles will have handling-marks on the exposed parts of the buttstock. . . unavoidable. A unique thing about these rifles is that MOST will have a plastic card underneath the buttplate with the previous owners name, address, and often the military unit he was assigned to inscribed on it (if this is the case, the column marked tag? will have a Y in it). Many of our customers have corresponded with these fellas (now usually old men if still alive) and they are almost always pleased to know what has become of the rifle they so lovingly carried up and down the Alps for so many years in anticipation of the invasion that (thankfully) never came.
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|
serial # |
year mfg. | handguard/stock | % bluing on receiver | #'s match? | tag? |
Price |
| 598279 | 1939 | walnut (stock dated X 36) w/ arsenal repairs | 90% | matching | Y | $375 SOLD |
| 532528 | 1934 (second year of issue) | walnut (dated VIII 34) | 70% | matching | N | $325 SOLD |
| 919028 | 1948 | beech (stock dated I 43) | 90% | matching | N | $350 SOLD |
| 809544 | 1944 | superb + beech (stock dated I 54) | 95% | matching, has 5+ match labels (1994-2002) | Y | $575 SOLD |
| 623551 | 1940 | striped walnut (dated XI 36), rear sling slot on right side | 95% | matching, target buttplate | Y | $525 SOLD |
| 775421 | 1943 | walnut (dated I 43) | 75% | matching with sling | Y | $395 SOLD |
| 254256 | 1956 | beech (dated VIII 54) | 95% | matching with sling | Y | $425 SOLD |
| 888944 | 1947 | streaked walnut (dated V 44) | 95% | matching with sling | Y | $425 SOLD |
SWISS Model
K-31 Schmidt-Rubin carbine # 975616 (7.5x55mm) mfg. by Waffenfabrik Bern
in 1952. All-matching numbers including magazine. Excellent condition 95% bluing
remaining and a near-perfect mirror-bore. Beech stock and handguard (dated XII
51) has original finish with some of the usual scuffs and handling marks.
PHOTO . .
. $395. C&R SOLD
SWISS K-31 ACCESSORIES:
SWISS
Schmidt-Rubin carbine muzzle-caps, Brass with spring-steel hook, original
equipment in Good to VG condition (may have some light rust on steel part).
Fits the Model K-11 and K-31 carbines only. . . $12 each,
two for $20
SWISS K31 Schmidt-Rubin sling, leather, used, in Fair to Good condition (not a repro) with used quick-disconnect and sling-stud.....$12.95 each
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