About a year ago I read on a forum that underneath the butt plate you can sometimes find a tag with personal information on who the weapon was issued to and sure enough under mine was a small coated tag with a name, rank, date of issue (March 1944 I think) and duty station!
Stick a scope on this rifle and take it to the range with a bunch of GP11 ammo and you watch the smile on the heavy barrelled rifle owners faces drop when you match or beat their scores.You will have to know how to use the K31 though to get the best out of it.
I know this because I matched my K31 up against my Winchester Model 70 Stealth 11,nothing to gain or lose.
In theory K31`s should be selling for much more than what they are,grab one before people start to realise it.
@extremehunter1996 yours sounds like a k11 or an earlier rifle no such thing as too old to shoot take it to a gunsmith to have it checked if older than a k11 you might need a shorter cartridge like a 7.5x53 or 54.5 something like that pre gp11 ammo anyway
@kp7100 surplus can be pricey but you can buy it online cheaper like at sportsmansguide wolf makes ammo that is reloadable along with hornady i shot all ammo even wolf ammo was impressive on the range hornady i used for deer hunting you can use 308 diameter bullets when reloading
The piece at the muzzle end is I believe a stacking swivel. Used while in garrison duty. Three rifles could be placed together, connected at the muzzle end, standing up. The U.S. M1903, and the M-1 Garand had the same feature. Kinda like a portable rifle rack!!.
the reason they made it with only one mag was because the gun was intended for use with stripper clips. the only real use for the detachable mag was for dissassembly
that name was the person initially issued to, they keep them when going back to civilian life. Keep that under the plate as it adds to the value, big time.
That was the troop tag under the butplate. That was the soldier who carried it and his birthyear. Mine has it also, it adds a nice personal touch to the rifle.
Hands down my favorite bolt action rifle. The Swiss never used corrosive ammo, so all the barrels are pristine. Also the best mil-surp ammo I've ever used.
The cocking ring is great, too: if the round doesn't fire, recock and try again. Definitely a plus for hand-loading!
The trigger is ultra-crisp. Large take up, then a clean break.
I've always wanted to try it with the after-market diopter sights..
Only thing I don't like: steel butt pad! It always bruises me.
I liked your video. My K-31 ranks even with my Kimber Government Model 82 as my two favorite rifles. They are so accurate they make even me look good.
I was not bothered by your finger inside the trigger guard since you removed the bolt and cleared the action so many times only someone not watching might have been been concerned that you were unsafe.
he says under the buttplate is the name of the person that made the gun. WRONG! It was the name of the person the gun was issued to. All male citizens in Switzerland were citizen soldiers at that time and kept their issued rifles with them.
the card under the butt plate wasn't who made your rifle, it was the name of the soldier that it was issued to, in Switzerland the soldiers brought their rifles home to have at hand if they were called up under their militia/reserve force system
hey, just a little thing about the name. that probably was the name of the guy who served with that weapon, as the rifles in switzerland are personel and we take them home also when not in service...so we name tag them all...
I'm new to it, but the consensus seems to be the year he was born, it could not have been the year it was issued, i checked my serial number against a build year chart, mine was built in 1950
I wanted to add also...Try finding a magazine for a Model 1911 Infantry Rifle...it's a real bitch. But likewise, if you can find one of those rifles that is missing the magazine you can get a killer deal!
Triggers on those usually break around 3-3.5 pounds. You can polish the bearing surfaces for a little bit better pull. They make baddass drop in triggers for these guns, but IMO the factory trigger is awesome.
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About a year ago I read on a forum that underneath the butt plate you can sometimes find a tag with personal information on who the weapon was issued to and sure enough under mine was a small coated tag with a name, rank, date of issue (March 1944 I think) and duty station!
Wilthomer66 5 months ago
whats up with the commi wall art?
407ForRent 8 months ago
that name is the soldier it was assigned to, I believe. not the craftman
touge242 10 months ago
Stick a scope on this rifle and take it to the range with a bunch of GP11 ammo and you watch the smile on the heavy barrelled rifle owners faces drop when you match or beat their scores.You will have to know how to use the K31 though to get the best out of it.
I know this because I matched my K31 up against my Winchester Model 70 Stealth 11,nothing to gain or lose.
In theory K31`s should be selling for much more than what they are,grab one before people start to realise it.
Marlever357 10 months ago
what's a mannlitcher? lol
11Bravo211 10 months ago
@extremehunter1996 yours sounds like a k11 or an earlier rifle no such thing as too old to shoot take it to a gunsmith to have it checked if older than a k11 you might need a shorter cartridge like a 7.5x53 or 54.5 something like that pre gp11 ammo anyway
MrNelsonb2 11 months ago
@TheRossBeast how can you hate the bolt lol that gun is like a caddy when loaded
MrNelsonb2 11 months ago
is ammo affordable for these guns..i am planning on getting one but i dont want another odd ball round to buy and its expensive...thank you
kp7100 1 year ago
@kp7100 surplus can be pricey but you can buy it online cheaper like at sportsmansguide wolf makes ammo that is reloadable along with hornady i shot all ammo even wolf ammo was impressive on the range hornady i used for deer hunting you can use 308 diameter bullets when reloading
MrNelsonb2 11 months ago
theyre like 40 bucks on keepshooting com
HackerHater2011 1 year ago
what the hell is up with the flag on the wall are you a pinko-commie
benjohnson1986 1 year ago
The piece at the muzzle end is I believe a stacking swivel. Used while in garrison duty. Three rifles could be placed together, connected at the muzzle end, standing up. The U.S. M1903, and the M-1 Garand had the same feature. Kinda like a portable rifle rack!!.
leesherman100 1 year ago
ive seen magazines for 30
TheKentuckykid9513 1 year ago
its the person who used the weapon in service. not the manufacturer
SuperEvanp 1 year ago
name under buttpad was who was issued the gun, not who made it.
akodo1 1 year ago 2
the reason they made it with only one mag was because the gun was intended for use with stripper clips. the only real use for the detachable mag was for dissassembly
tippymaster14 1 year ago
What did u pay for it?
gamerboy247365 1 year ago
that name was the person initially issued to, they keep them when going back to civilian life. Keep that under the plate as it adds to the value, big time.
omegahpla 1 year ago
wish my stock was in that good shape
UniteForgetLeftRight 2 years ago
That was the troop tag under the butplate. That was the soldier who carried it and his birthyear. Mine has it also, it adds a nice personal touch to the rifle.
A1972LS5MAN 2 years ago
Hands down my favorite bolt action rifle. The Swiss never used corrosive ammo, so all the barrels are pristine. Also the best mil-surp ammo I've ever used.
The cocking ring is great, too: if the round doesn't fire, recock and try again. Definitely a plus for hand-loading!
The trigger is ultra-crisp. Large take up, then a clean break.
I've always wanted to try it with the after-market diopter sights..
Only thing I don't like: steel butt pad! It always bruises me.
DDTea 2 years ago
Do you like...HAVE to have your finger on the trigger every time you pick up a firearm? Poor trigger control.
p99fanatic 2 years ago 9
@p99fanatic
agreed, if he brought that to our range and did that, he'd be kicked out.
O1Chris02 1 year ago
The stock was not damaged from sitting in storage. You need to do a little more research on the K31 and especially what a beaver chewed stock is.
Dp908 2 years ago
good, informational video. Nice for getting acquainted with a cool footnote in WWII era firearms history!
liquidsteelwatermill 2 years ago
What is up with that cleaning rod? The end is flared up.
Migs4000 2 years ago
it is not a cleaning rod
spartan765 2 years ago
oh k....then its for the bayonet
Migs4000 2 years ago
It's for stacking rifles.
spacemanspiff2012 2 years ago
@spartan765 what an informative answer! Appears he's too cool to tell us what this thing really is
GrizzlyRecoveryZone1 9 months ago
@Migs4000 thats the bayonet lug, not a cleaning rod
tippymaster14 1 year ago
I liked your video. My K-31 ranks even with my Kimber Government Model 82 as my two favorite rifles. They are so accurate they make even me look good.
I was not bothered by your finger inside the trigger guard since you removed the bolt and cleared the action so many times only someone not watching might have been been concerned that you were unsafe.
Meade1863 2 years ago
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clintdangleboss 2 years ago
take your god damn finger out of the trigger guard...jesus christ!
p99fanatic 2 years ago
he says under the buttplate is the name of the person that made the gun. WRONG! It was the name of the person the gun was issued to. All male citizens in Switzerland were citizen soldiers at that time and kept their issued rifles with them.
gmotwc 2 years ago
the card under the butt plate wasn't who made your rifle, it was the name of the soldier that it was issued to, in Switzerland the soldiers brought their rifles home to have at hand if they were called up under their militia/reserve force system
Elsamo2778 2 years ago
if you remove the butt plate you can find notes from soldiers pretty cool
92elcorbett 2 years ago
how much did that one cost you, ive heard you can get them pretty cheap?
qUICK3558 2 years ago
how to check the year of made from serial number??
thanks
wenqiang622 2 years ago
Does your rifle have the name tag under the butt plate? Just curious.
1PAcouchpotato 2 years ago
AFTER MARKET mags for K31 are readily available.... !
doctorxring 2 years ago
hey, just a little thing about the name. that probably was the name of the guy who served with that weapon, as the rifles in switzerland are personel and we take them home also when not in service...so we name tag them all...
fonsy85 3 years ago 11
Not probably Fonsy, surely... Tchuss
CRETDEAU 2 years ago
sorry didn't get what you said...? but i saw in an other video, that the tag shows the name of the guy who did his service with the weapon
fonsy85 2 years ago
I mean, you are totally right .
CRETDEAU 2 years ago
Thats EXACTLY what it is, it should have his full name, year it was issued, and his hometown, with the the serial # on the reverse side.
Mine was issued to Harry Von Wartburg of Trimbach, Sweden in 1932
M249SAWzALL 2 years ago
I stand corrected the 32 was the year he was born, and i meant Switzerland not Sweden,my bad.
M249SAWzALL 2 years ago
yep, that's what i thought... :D but I think that's the year he did his service...not when he was born...not sure dough
fonsy85 2 years ago
I'm new to it, but the consensus seems to be the year he was born, it could not have been the year it was issued, i checked my serial number against a build year chart, mine was built in 1950
M249SAWzALL 2 years ago
ohhh...well then that is very much possible...as you normaly do your service when you're 18 or 19...so...might be
fonsy85 2 years ago
haha i live near trimbach
donnerlitzchen 2 years ago
My grandpa served with one of those... He passed it on to me... awesome rifle!
PsykoProduction 3 years ago
i have a nerf gun
dmad123456 3 years ago
I'm sorry but I disagree with the "war time" production theory. The Swiss didn't play around when it came to making guns.
I have a 1942 K31 Swiss that will hold .5 MOA at 100 yards!
Sorry to blah blah blah so much....I love the K31!!!!!
Iraqveteran8888 3 years ago
I wanted to add also...Try finding a magazine for a Model 1911 Infantry Rifle...it's a real bitch. But likewise, if you can find one of those rifles that is missing the magazine you can get a killer deal!
Triggers on those usually break around 3-3.5 pounds. You can polish the bearing surfaces for a little bit better pull. They make baddass drop in triggers for these guns, but IMO the factory trigger is awesome.
I gave the vid 5 stars...
Iraqveteran8888 3 years ago
I don't think I have ever seen one with mismatched numbers. The magazines are available through Numrich for around 79.99 each. They are not numbered.
An interesting note: Early Mosins were calculated in an arcane method of measurement called "arshins"
1 Arshin: "The distance a charging soldier travels in one step" LOL
Check out my channel...I have some cool K31 action and disassembly, etc.
I have a good stock refinishing and bluing series.
I own 3 K31s.
Iraqveteran8888 3 years ago
Nice vid,
But you got the nametag under the buttstock wrong.
The tag says who was the first owner of the gun and when he was in the army using it. It proabably should say whitch regiment he was in also.
Bobbokrull12 3 years ago 2
informative. weird flag on the wall
biohax 3 years ago
you should make a vid of you shooting it
chickenpotpie2008 3 years ago 2