barnbwt
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I've become somewhat taken with the K-31 carbine, both because of its unique straight-pull bolt action, and since I've heard nothing but good things about them. I was also blown away by how well made they are, especially compared to the Mosins/etc. I usually see. That said, before I decide to part with some cash, I had a few questions:
-My LGS has about 6 in stock, and is asking 325$-415$. The lowest serial (6xxxxx) has highest price, but they all seem about identical in bore quality and function. The highest serial is in the 8xxxxx range, are these superior/inferior to the earlier weapons? Are these prices reasonable? These guns have obviously been on the rack for a while (dust), what are they going for in gunstores these days?
-Since these guns have been on the rack for years (at least the two I'm aware of) are they any issues that could be caused by storage, lots of cycling, or dry-firing? (Trigger has a lot of take up but the second stage was very crisp)
-Two of the carbines (the lowest 2 serials) have a much darker wood grain, with more pronounced grain striping. Are these the Walnut or Beech stocks, and is one preferable to the other?
-I checked locking lugs and the bolt-handle stud for wear/cracking, since I've heard some tales of issues there, and all rifles look good. Is there anything else I need to be sure to check up on?
-Can these rifles be rechambered (into anything else) without a 1000$+ custom rebuild? Or can a more common cartridge be reformed into the 7.5 Swiss via die or fire-forming?
Thanks for the info guys,
TCB
-My LGS has about 6 in stock, and is asking 325$-415$. The lowest serial (6xxxxx) has highest price, but they all seem about identical in bore quality and function. The highest serial is in the 8xxxxx range, are these superior/inferior to the earlier weapons? Are these prices reasonable? These guns have obviously been on the rack for a while (dust), what are they going for in gunstores these days?
-Since these guns have been on the rack for years (at least the two I'm aware of) are they any issues that could be caused by storage, lots of cycling, or dry-firing? (Trigger has a lot of take up but the second stage was very crisp)
-Two of the carbines (the lowest 2 serials) have a much darker wood grain, with more pronounced grain striping. Are these the Walnut or Beech stocks, and is one preferable to the other?
-I checked locking lugs and the bolt-handle stud for wear/cracking, since I've heard some tales of issues there, and all rifles look good. Is there anything else I need to be sure to check up on?
-Can these rifles be rechambered (into anything else) without a 1000$+ custom rebuild? Or can a more common cartridge be reformed into the 7.5 Swiss via die or fire-forming?
Thanks for the info guys,
TCB