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The K31s were not sniper rifles, they were battle rifles designed & built in Switzerland.
They are a beautifully designed, beautifully built piece of precision Swiss manufacture. They were NEVER used with corrosive ammo so their bores are usually quite nice.
The fit and finish of their metal parts is truly superb, their triggers are excellent two stage, clean and crisp.
Placing a K31 alongside a 03 Springfield, '17 Enfield (US rifle of 1917), a Garand or a .30 carbine (And a Mauser K98, any Mosin or French rifle) will clearly show the significant difference in quality of construction and precision. (You can check them all out if you look in my safe)
It is also my OPINION that the K31 would not be a good battle rifle due to its precision and intolerance for dirt, sand and other detritus of war.