We specialize in all military surplus weapons from ak47s, ar15s, mausers, cetme, enfields, uzis, and much more. The straightpull action is wonderfully smooth better than the k31 action. It was the standard issue rifle of the swiss armed forces from 1933 until 1958 though examples remained in service into the 1970s. K31 schmidt rubin swiss wwii rifle the last shipment. K31 serial numbers and manufacturing dates k31 for the. The stocks in the earlier models are all walnut, and. If the rifles bedding is sloppy and the lug to stock contact is not solid, the friction of the stock to action contact is all that keeps the barreled action from slipping in the stock, which will cause the lug to bear on the stock.
The use of the integrated pillars supports the rifles action on noncompressible pillars that are rigidly bedded in the stock to help eliminate accuracy problems stemming from faulty, action. It is also extremely lightweight weighing little over 2 lbs 12 oz 1268 grams. I have had a lot of fun with swiss 9611, 1911, and k31 rifles. The k31 was made with tight tolerances and excellent overall craftsmanship, which made it much easier for us to get our receiver cut the way we wanted. Jul 12, 2011 i can confirm that nice k31 shooing gp11, will in fact hold its own against any rifle in regards to accuracy from 100500 yards. K31 schmidt rubin swiss wwii rifle the last shipment on. The swiss are know for two things, neutrality and precision. I bedded my first k31 the same way up front except i clayed the action and taped the block so it can be removed without a jacking screw and rubber mallet.
Top 7 best surplus rifles you can still buy in 2020. And working that straightpull bolt is a fantastic experience at the range. Swiss carbine rifle good surplus condition w cracked stock. Aug 07, 2014 just purchased a k31 from classic firearms. Unboxing swiss k11 carbine from century arms cracked stock. K31 serial numbers and manufacturing dates k31 for the 21st.
One of my plans is to use a k31 for highpower matches. They have many qualities that allow for intrinsic accuracy. This is a discussion on new to me k31 within the bolt action forums. It takes a lot of sales to pay for an injection molding mold for a synthetic stock or even more money to buy a stock duplicating machine. Matching serial numbers are to be expected, although some k31 s have mismatched or unnumbered magazines. Call, email, or visit us today to discuss your project and design a plan to meet your needs, requirements and expectations.
I really hated to see the crack as this had been a very nice example of a lithgow smle and now it was. Anyway, how did your split stock repair turn out functionally. It is a one piece construction, cnc machined from a solid 7075 aluminum block. The first one arrived a cracked stock, beech wood with lots of dings, scrapes, etc. The poor condition of many stocks was caused mostly by the hobnail shoes and rifle drills that were common. Quality swiss craftsmanship at a budget rifle price harry fitzpatrick 08. These are the most accurate surplus rifle one can buy. Design your own k31 tactical package bluegrass gunstocks. The k31 has a reputation for excellent machining and craftsmanship which yields legendary accuracy. We ordered a replacement stock listed as cracked, and got a stock that was. Your not finding the stock you are looking for for two reasons.
K31 modifications history 1934 the firing pin was lightened. The k31 was the first major redesign of the swiss schmidt straight pull bolt action design. The stock shows its age with moderate signs of use but is free of cracks. K31 tanker conversion by rich stern the k31 carbine is a really cool military surplus item. I can confirm that nice k31 shooing gp11, will in fact hold its own against any rifle in regards to accuracy from 100500 yards. Put a light in the barrel and look at the lands and grooves. A friend of mine shoots light loaded cast boolits from his with terrific accuracy. I recently came across an article on the swiss forums about adjusting tension of the stock and how stock adjustment can affect accuracy. These days, however, a number of k31 s in cracked stocks have been circulated. The karabiner model 1931 k31 is a magazinefed, straightpull boltaction rifle. Keep in mind that the technology in this gun is a century old, but the gun even today feels like a precision machine. The k31 will almost always perform better than the shooter. We custom build and fit each stock with craftsmanship unparalleled in the industry.
Im not much good with iron sights, but i consistently hit bowling pins at 100 yards with these. Unfortunately, if you are after a budget best surplus rifles you can still buy this probably isnt the best of choices. These rifles combined with the round they fire are well known for being match accurate. They are listed as good condition with cracked stock come along for the ride as i take my first look at my newest rifle.
Thus far the accuracy has been nothing i can really brag about but, even still ive been pleasantly surprised for a paper patching newbie. Any of the other stock designs on this site can be made for the k31 costs may be differ. Swiss k31 carbine rifle although the k31 is a straightpull carbine like many other swiss rifles, it was not designed by rudolf schmidt 18321898 as he was not alive to do so. In rare instances, the locking lugs of some k31 rifles can develop cracks that can be visually determined by the naked eye or with the help.
And i bet it improves the accuracy of this fine rifle. I have read a few places that the chileno may not be that safe for. The action shim serves to position the barrel so it just clears the stock channel. Swiss straightpull first impressions forgotten weapons. I dont have numbers on the mechanical accuracy potential, and i cant find any, but they seem to be under about 1. Latter model k31 rifles were featured with beech wood stocks. Schmidtrubin waffenfabrik bern k31 straight pull rifle 7. Czech company sureshot armament group has introduced a new chassis for swiss k31 rifles. Military production ceased in 1958, with some 582,230 being produced. This swiss k31 still consistently outshoots the winchester in. Swiss k31 walnut stock southernboys battle rifles plus. K31s are also noted for their excellent accuracy and quality. The replacement rifle is a 1944 built rifle with a 1943 walnut stock, with a lot less damage to. A lot of military rifle stocks, bobs gun shop, sporter stocks for military rifles, military rifle stocks.
The rifle listed below is a karabiner model 1931 k31. The karabiner model 1931 k31 is a magazinefed, straightpull bolt action rifle. But it isnt broken, so it doesnt need fixing, at least not now. My favorite accuracy load for all my swiss rifles is 46gr. Top 7 best surplus rifles you can still buy in 2020 the. My stocks were free floated from the barrel except at forward connects. Now, it turns out that action screws are capable of exerting a lot of force. The surplus gp11 is nearmatch quality, but berdan primed. Karabiner model 1931s are noted for their excellent accuracy and quality for a service rifle. All the metal is in really nice shape, the only down side is these are parts guns and the serial numbers dont match.
There is still some small hand fitting to be done, but far less then that experienced with our mosin stocks as the variation found between the swiss rifles is far less. The second gun is the new unissued beech rifles, and the bottom is the walnut stock. The k31 action was shortened and the locking lugs were moved to the front of the bolt. It had been wrapped a number of times with cable so tightly that the impression of the cable was almost an inch deep in the stock in some places, and the stock was cracked in the wrist and the forend. I too have wondered about this and have read here and there that in the old days, swiss military officials considered the 1911 long rifle to be more accurate than the karabiner and they developed the k31 to combine a short oal and a longish barrel, thereby either achieving the best of both predecessors, or achieving some kind of compromise, perhaps. By free floating the barrel by adding shimming and loosening the upper barrel band screw as with the finn m39 i was able to drop the poi and achieve grouping. I understand free floating to mean that the barrel, from the throat forward, does not contact the stock along its length. This is a discussion on prices of swiss k31 rifles within the foreign forums, part of the gun forum category. World record attempt open sight shot 2240 yards ernest jimenez unmodified k31 swiss 7. There is no crack, but the stock is in rough shape. Bedded this way, the stock can crack where parashooter indicated those barrels of springfield stocks were living proof.
The new chassis doesnt require any modifications to the rifle. Those men designed the 1889 and 1896 rifles and their ammunition, and they were both dead in 1931, when the k31 was designed. K31 schmidt rubin swiss wwii rifle the last shipment on tack. This rifle was manufactured in switzerland by eidgenossische waffenfabrik in bern, switzerland under colonel adolf furrerbern in the year of 1943. It has a 6round removable magazine, and is chambered for the 7. Have you guys noticed any accuracy changes after removing the k31 from the stock. Each stock includes our proprietary aluminum bedding block that floats the barrel and action for maximum accuracy.
The replacement rifle is a 1944 built rifle with a 1943 walnut stock, with a lot less damage to the stock, just enough to add character. Recently, many of these rifles have become available on the us surplus market at low prices that belie their fine craftsmanship and expensive machining. The k31 was a totally new design by eidgenossische waffenfabrik in bern, switzerland under colonel furrer, and the gun does not have the schmidtdesigned 1889 or 1896 action. The long wood stocks make rifle look dated, but there is a good gun under that nicely aged wood. The k31 is a relatively low production rifle, compared to something like a k98k or even just large ring mauser. Contrary to popular belief, the k31 rifle is not called the schmidtrubin k31. The swiss 6round charger clips encapsulate the cartridges, thus negating the need to put a lot of spring pressure on the rims like most stripper. The k31 was the first major redesign of the swiss schmidt straight pull bolt action design contrary to popular belief, the k31 rifle is not called the schmidtrubin k31. I have been shooting the rifles in stock condition and have found them to be accurate to a point. A lot of military rifle stocks, bobs gun shop, sporter. We set ourselves apart by supplying unique parts at a good value and standing by our products by offering outstanding customer service. K31 rifle internet movie firearms database guns in movies. The first one arrived a cracked stock, beech wood with lots of dings.
Every once in a while aim surplus will offer shooter grade rifles at clearance prices. The k31s proved to be robust and reliable in swiss service, and were also noted for their fine accuracy. This springfield is usually still quite an expensive rifle relative to many of its historical counterparts. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options.
Dec 11, 2019 world record attempt open sight shot 2240 yards ernest jimenez unmodified k31 swiss 7. Both the rifle and cartridge have centuryold elements. Based on your explanation, my 42 k31 s walnut stock must have some downward warpage along the barrel channel. This created a stronger action, and allowed the length of the k31 to be the same length as the 1911 carbine, yet still have a 2 longer barrel. I bought the semi inlet k31 stock from boyds and it gave me fits making everything fit right, it is a unorthodox and complicated design.
Mar 20, 2017 the chassis allows free floating the k31 action. So if your into collecting and figure any example is better than no example, like i do then they arent a bad deal. The butt of the stock is nice and wide to soften the recoil impulse. Enfield british sporter and military type rifle stocks. The karabiner model 1931 replaced both the model 1911 rifle and carbine and was gradually replaced by the stgw 57 from 1958 onwards although the k31 is a straightpull carbine broadly based on previous swiss schmidtrubin service rifles and carbines, the k31 was not designed by colonel rudolf schmidt 18321898 as he was not alive in 1931 to do so. The first 200 k31s were made in may 1931 for troop trials serials 500,001 500,200, thus the model number of 1931. How does the k31 compare with the mauser k98k8x57 or israeli 308w regards. Interestingly, it is even lighter than the original k31 wooden stock. Ive fit close to a dozen mausers and mosins in semi inlet stocks with no issues. As the standardissue infantry weapon for switzerlands militiaarmy, these rifles were issued universally to male citizens of military service. We ordered a replacement stock listed as cracked, and got a stock that was destroyed. The k31 was adopted in 1933 and stayed in service until 1958. A swiss built, inexpensive surplus rifle, known to be accurate, with a unique pullbolt action. Apex gun parts is your source for hard to find gun parts, parts kits, and accessories.
Fair warning, the k31 is not an easy action to final inlet. Krag semi finish walnut stocks and forends for military and sporter. It is also extremely lightweight weighing little over 2. Boyds and richards microfit seem to be the only game in town for nice walnut monte carlo stocks for the k31 at an affordable price.
Now, it turns out that action screws are capable of exerting a lot of force on the order of 1,000 pounds per. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. The design of the stock itself is geared towards consistent accuracy in shooting, and greatly reducing the recoil that the mosin is known for. The k31 is noted for excellent accuracy and quality of manufacture. So, i was looking for a replacement stock, and thought i might as well get a nice monte carlo stock while im at it. Ive seen guys reach out past yards with the gp11 with excellent results. However, many hunters prefer this rifle for big game style hunting over other modern hunting rifle options. It is a lot lighter than the k31 that boyds laminate stock with thicker longer military barrel is heavy.