the darkness of the buttstock is called beaver tailing because it is dark and coarse like a beavers tail the reason from that is because swiss troops would stick their rifles in the snow and they would freeze so they had to kick them to get them out thats why they are usually dented towards the butt
@leesherman100 Well if I would have known it was like that, I might have tried for a lower price. But, the price still wasn't too bad for a K31 though for what I ended up paying.
@RanchhandTCR If I were to do it to the whole firearm, then yes, but a small area that needed to be taken care of, shouldn't hurt it at all. Especially not for what I paid for it, I can probably double my money!
@RanchhandTCR I paid 200 for a remington 870 wingmaster classic that had bad finish on it, redid that cant even tell its ever been removed looks like new!
@ninja6kid I certainly give a fuck since the rust has the potential to ruin the firearm. It was a necessary process to neutralize the rust and pitting and protect the exposed metal. I prefer the dings on a stock caused by use and the patina on the metal as character. That's fine with me. But any rust that's detrimental to the firearm does not have a place on any I own. That's a character trait I'd much rather avoid entirely.
@ninja6kid - You like the rust huh...personal note to self - never buy a gun from nanja6kid, and never let him shoot one of his guns near me....end note
I am rather furious that the previous owner has done such a ferocious job taking care of the gun. That guy deserves to rot in barrel. Oh well, you know what I meant. Anyway, thanks for salvaging the poor rifle.
It may have come off the boat that way as well. Most k31s I've bought/seen were not stored in any cosmoline or other preservatives. SOME rust under the wood is pretty common on these rifles. Usually a little bronze brush/CLP action deals with that. This was an extreme case that required some drastic action. Zhukov did a nice job on the rifle.
Just a thought on removing the rust. I have seen several video of people using a battery charger to remove rust in a water / bicarbonate of soda bath.
It seemed to work very well, got all the rust, with little or no scrubbing. It couldn't remove the pitting but it could get into tiny cracks where sand paper won't reach.
Well when I took the handguard, I had the same feeling. I was extremely disappointed at previous owner/s that allowed this to happen. But still, for the price, and after rebluing it, its definitely worth it. Gonna have to start reloading for the 7.5 x 55 Swiss soon here too.
Yes...just run the .284 through your 7.5x55mm Swiss die, trim off about 0.004 (or trim to the length of a fired case) and you should generally be good to go.
At 3:25...The grease you see in the weapon that is that brown color was put there to store the weapon. Swiss cleaning kits contain a perservative oil that is almost the consistancy of cosmoline...made for cold weather...similar to our military's all weather grease.
Yes, I agree. I was quite shocked when I discovered this as well. But hopefully this will keep it from happening ever again. But it sure is a good shooter, and I've got a line on who I believe to be the original owner in Switzerland. Time zone differences make it hard to make contact via telecommunications.
well you gotta know that sitting under the wood for a long time even a little moisture will reign havok on metal, im suprised there wasnt more really.
the darkness of the buttstock is called beaver tailing because it is dark and coarse like a beavers tail the reason from that is because swiss troops would stick their rifles in the snow and they would freeze so they had to kick them to get them out thats why they are usually dented towards the butt
TheSuperspudnik 2 months ago
Any gun shop
crookedsnakeblitch 3 months ago
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can you please tell me where I can get the stuff to reblue my gun?
TheWildBunny69 1 year ago
You get what you pay for! Rough rifle I'd say. I would have passed to begin with.
leesherman100 1 year ago
@leesherman100 Well if I would have known it was like that, I might have tried for a lower price. But, the price still wasn't too bad for a K31 though for what I ended up paying.
MarshalZhukov 1 year ago
Donsent taking the orginial finish off hurt the value of these guns? but nice though!
RanchhandTCR 1 year ago
@RanchhandTCR If I were to do it to the whole firearm, then yes, but a small area that needed to be taken care of, shouldn't hurt it at all. Especially not for what I paid for it, I can probably double my money!
MarshalZhukov 1 year ago
@MarshalZhukov sounds good then!
RanchhandTCR 1 year ago
@RanchhandTCR I paid 200 for a remington 870 wingmaster classic that had bad finish on it, redid that cant even tell its ever been removed looks like new!
RanchhandTCR 1 year ago
oh noes, a lil bit of rust : \ ...who gives a fuck wth..it adds character and will shoot just as well
ninja6kid 1 year ago
@ninja6kid I certainly give a fuck since the rust has the potential to ruin the firearm. It was a necessary process to neutralize the rust and pitting and protect the exposed metal. I prefer the dings on a stock caused by use and the patina on the metal as character. That's fine with me. But any rust that's detrimental to the firearm does not have a place on any I own. That's a character trait I'd much rather avoid entirely.
MarshalZhukov 1 year ago 5
@ninja6kid - You like the rust huh...personal note to self - never buy a gun from nanja6kid, and never let him shoot one of his guns near me....end note
Jediboy2001 1 year ago
I am rather furious that the previous owner has done such a ferocious job taking care of the gun. That guy deserves to rot in barrel. Oh well, you know what I meant. Anyway, thanks for salvaging the poor rifle.
flyingturtle1 2 years ago
Yes, whatever the circumstance, it was certainly unfortunate. But, it's been taken care of, and will remain to be for a long time.
MarshalZhukov 2 years ago
@flyingturtle1
It may have come off the boat that way as well. Most k31s I've bought/seen were not stored in any cosmoline or other preservatives. SOME rust under the wood is pretty common on these rifles. Usually a little bronze brush/CLP action deals with that. This was an extreme case that required some drastic action. Zhukov did a nice job on the rifle.
flyboy1910 1 year ago
Just a thought on removing the rust. I have seen several video of people using a battery charger to remove rust in a water / bicarbonate of soda bath.
It seemed to work very well, got all the rust, with little or no scrubbing. It couldn't remove the pitting but it could get into tiny cracks where sand paper won't reach.
penguinistas 2 years ago
Good suggestion. Next time I might have to try that out then. So far, I haven't picked up any other guns that had nasty pitting like that!
MarshalZhukov 2 years ago
damn 125 dollars..... good buy
Simonov5966 2 years ago
4:33 I almost fainted....LOL
Iraqveteran8888 2 years ago
Well when I took the handguard, I had the same feeling. I was extremely disappointed at previous owner/s that allowed this to happen. But still, for the price, and after rebluing it, its definitely worth it. Gonna have to start reloading for the 7.5 x 55 Swiss soon here too.
MarshalZhukov 2 years ago
You gave it new life...as long as youre happy. It's still a nice rifle. I have 3 of these...I love them.
The 7.5x55mm is a great caliber to load...very easy.
A 7.5x55mm is just a .284 WIN necked up to .30 caliber.
Iraqveteran8888 2 years ago
Is brass compatible?
MarshalZhukov 2 years ago
Yes...just run the .284 through your 7.5x55mm Swiss die, trim off about 0.004 (or trim to the length of a fired case) and you should generally be good to go.
Iraqveteran8888 2 years ago
At 3:25...The grease you see in the weapon that is that brown color was put there to store the weapon. Swiss cleaning kits contain a perservative oil that is almost the consistancy of cosmoline...made for cold weather...similar to our military's all weather grease.
Iraqveteran8888 2 years ago
Yes, I agree. I was quite shocked when I discovered this as well. But hopefully this will keep it from happening ever again. But it sure is a good shooter, and I've got a line on who I believe to be the original owner in Switzerland. Time zone differences make it hard to make contact via telecommunications.
MarshalZhukov 2 years ago
Sad to see it in such a poor state. :-( How in the world did a K-31 get so much rust? Did they leave it in a pool !?
batbawls 2 years ago
well you gotta know that sitting under the wood for a long time even a little moisture will reign havok on metal, im suprised there wasnt more really.
joshcrosson 2 years ago