My first K-31! Pictures!

jennyfell55 · September 12, 2013, 08:55 PM

I hope this is the appropriate forum for this

My first K31 finally arrived on Tuesday... I think I'm in love! All matching, (even the stock has the matching serial # marked inside) and according to serial number it was made in 1944. Hammerli barrel, Sig receiver and stock. Stock manufactured in November 1943 from the markings under the butt plate. Sadly no troop tag

I can see the outline of where it used to be under there, but it's missing

Can't wait to pick up some ammo for it!

kilimanjaro · September 12, 2013, 09:22 PM

Nice looking Swiss!

You can get Hornady ammo at Cabela's. SGAmmo has good surplus at good prices.

Ignition Override · September 13, 2013, 04:14 AM

Having ridden a train in Switzerland, there is no doubt that you have one of the best-looking Swiss redheads/blonds. Well done!
Very attractive wood, and the metal seems really nice.

Melkiper · September 13, 2013, 08:07 AM

That is an absolute beauty! Maybe a K-31 will fill the viod while i wait for my CMP order to go through....Damn you now I have to fight off buying one lol

Where did you get it LGS? or online?

jennyfell55 · September 13, 2013, 11:37 AM

Thanks! The wood is what really caught my eye, and with a little bit of water and a rag a lot of grime came off and the grain really pops!

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That is an absolute beauty! Maybe a K-31 will fill the viod while i wait for my CMP order to go through....Damn you now I have to fight off buying one lol

Where did you get it LGS? or online?

They're REALLY nice.... amazing triggers too!

I got mine online from Simpson LTD

Melkiper · September 13, 2013, 12:13 PM

Yea from what I hear the K-31's have the best trigger of all the milsurp rifles. Simpsons LTD is hard to look at haha. On my lunch break the other day I almost ordered a 1940 PP for $695.

Sarge · September 13, 2013, 01:00 PM

Beautiful old milsurp! Congratulations.

benogil · September 14, 2013, 09:12 PM

You may have done better than you know. It looks from your picture that your rifle shows a refurb mark on the tang. If so, the armory may have replaced the barrel ( replaced barrels were always Hammerli ). So, you may have a '44 rifle with a new barrel. If that is the case, you have done very well, indeed.

jennyfell55 · September 14, 2013, 11:59 PM

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You may have done better than you know. It looks from your picture that your rifle shows a refurb mark on the tang. If so, the armory may have replaced the barrel ( replaced barrels were always Hammerli ). So, you may have a '44 rifle with a new barrel. If that is the case, you have done very well, indeed.

There is indeed a "56" stamped on the tang! There's also a "P" which from what I've been told means that the soldier choose to keep the rifle upon retirement. According to Simpson's LTD the muzzle measured 7.54, which I think is pretty good? The 3 numbers on the barrel match the last 3 of the serial number of the rifle... is there any way to tell if it was rebarreled?

FairWarning · September 15, 2013, 07:31 PM

Great score! You're going to love the trigger.

chiefr · September 17, 2013, 07:15 PM

Nice score!!
Gotta love the Swiss, they love their beer as evidenced by a keg for a bolt and a tap for a decock and safety.
Having made several trips to Switzerland, I can attest.

September 12, 2013, 08:55 PM	#1
jennyfell55 Junior Member Join Date: February 17, 2011 Posts: 4	My first K-31! Pictures! I hope this is the appropriate forum for this My first K31 finally arrived on Tuesday... I think I'm in love! All matching, (even the stock has the matching serial # marked inside) and according to serial number it was made in 1944. Hammerli barrel, Sig receiver and stock. Stock manufactured in November 1943 from the markings under the butt plate. Sadly no troop tag I can see the outline of where it used to be under there, but it's missing Can't wait to pick up some ammo for it! Last edited by jennyfell55; September 12, 2013 at 09:21 PM.

September 13, 2013, 01:00 PM	#7
Sarge Senior Member Join Date: May 12, 2002 Location: MO Posts: 5,457	Beautiful old milsurp! Congratulations. __________________ People were smarter before the Internet, or imbeciles were harder to notice.

September 15, 2013, 07:31 PM	#10
FairWarning Senior Member Join Date: September 9, 2008 Location: GA Posts: 1,149	Great score! You're going to love the trigger. __________________ Mauser Werke, Schmidt-Rubin, Colt, Walther, HK, Weatherby, Sig Sauer, Browning, Ruger, Beretta, etc, etc....a few friends of mine

September 12, 2013, 09:22 PM	#2
kilimanjaro Senior Member Join Date: November 23, 2009 Posts: 3,963	Nice looking Swiss! You can get Hornady ammo at Cabela's. SGAmmo has good surplus at good prices.

September 13, 2013, 04:14 AM	#3
Ignition Override Senior Member Join Date: February 18, 2008 Location: About 20 nm from the Big Muddy Posts: 2,887	Having ridden a train in Switzerland, there is no doubt that you have one of the best-looking Swiss redheads/blonds. Well done! Very attractive wood, and the metal seems really nice.

September 13, 2013, 08:07 AM	#4
Melkiper Member Join Date: January 13, 2013 Location: Billerica, MA Posts: 65	That is an absolute beauty! Maybe a K-31 will fill the viod while i wait for my CMP order to go through....Damn you now I have to fight off buying one lol Where did you get it LGS? or online?

September 13, 2013, 12:13 PM	#6
Melkiper Member Join Date: January 13, 2013 Location: Billerica, MA Posts: 65	Yea from what I hear the K-31's have the best trigger of all the milsurp rifles. Simpsons LTD is hard to look at haha. On my lunch break the other day I almost ordered a 1940 PP for $695.

September 14, 2013, 09:12 PM	#8
benogil Senior Member Join Date: January 23, 2008 Posts: 131	You may have done better than you know. It looks from your picture that your rifle shows a refurb mark on the tang. If so, the armory may have replaced the barrel ( replaced barrels were always Hammerli ). So, you may have a '44 rifle with a new barrel. If that is the case, you have done very well, indeed.

September 17, 2013, 07:15 PM	#11
chiefr Senior Member Join Date: January 27, 2010 Location: AR Posts: 1,401	Nice score!! Gotta love the Swiss, they love their beer as evidenced by a keg for a bolt and a tap for a decock and safety. Having made several trips to Switzerland, I can attest.