$350 for new milsurp rifle. What?

[harmon rabb]

Ok. $350 for a milsurp rifle, and I do have a c&r. What should I get? I do have some mosins, a SKS, and ak's 47 and 74.

I was thinking of a K-31.. but JG is out of them. They do have the 1896 and 1911 swiss rifles though. Maybe a 1911 swiss?

This rifle needs serve no other role other than to entertain me, and be part of my collection.

Ideas? I have thought of a K98 too, maybe..

 

[Telekinesis]

If you have a mil surp/C&R AK 47 and AK 74, I truly envy you
(the C&R original configuration would be select fire )

But I would say that the K98 and the K31 are both good rifles. I would probably go with the K31 though, just for the cool factor of having a REALLY nice straight pull rifle that is more accurate than your average Mil Surp. And it has a good trigger too!

 

[caribou]

An original Swiss '96 would be sweet...long and cool looking

I wouldnt pass up a Finnish Mosin Nagant in the M-39 or M-28/30 configuration.

All are xceedingly accurate, historical, and collectable.

 

[wrench]

Be lovely to add a mauser to the collection. K98, Yugo M48 or 24/47 can be found in that price range. Maybe a Swedish mauser as well. Beautiful guns.
Swiss K31 just a super rifle, Simpsons has a bunch:
http://www.simpsonltd.com/

 

[Rubber_Duck]

Finnish M39. My favorite mil-surp, very shootable thanks to cheap surplus ammo.

 

[nathan]

Get a M 39 . One in unissued condition or excellent is must.

 

[courtgreene]

If i were in your shoes I would get a k31. I hope to be in your shoes soon.

 

[chris in va]

Too bad you don't have $495 + $25 shipping. Field Grade Garand.

 

[harmon rabb]

Too bad you don't have $495 + $25 shipping. Field Grade Garand.

eh, when i finally get around to buying a garand, i want a NICE one, which i'm figuring will be over $1k.

 

[Gunnerboy]

what you need is a swedish mauser most accurate low recoil fun gun i own.

 

[shrewd]

shoot man, i paid 595 for my service grade garand and the muzzle/throat erosion were both around 1, and the stock was brand new. it looks like a new rifle. i couldnt believe it, i was almost (almost) bummed out about the lack of gi wood or a few character building dings

 

[Average Joe]

Look for a Russian SKS

 

[FlyinBryan]

eh, when i finally get around to buying a garand, i want a NICE one, which i'm figuring will be over $1k.

oh yes, you can get a "nice one" just a shade over half of that. these were less than $600 each

 

[351 WINCHESTER]

How about a 94 Swedish Mauser carbine. Very cool and collectable.

 

[PCCUSNRET]

Never purchased from them but Empire Arms has a "44" K-31 for $350.00. http://www.empirearms.com/K31.htm

I personally would go for the 1911 if it is in good condition. I have 3 of the 1911's and they shoot just as well (if not better) than my K-31's.

My Swiss Hunting Rifle (purchased as a "parts" gun for $50)

 

[Fastcast]

For your $350 how about a VZ24 and some ammo.....A quick search on GunBroker and this came up.

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=249733736


Personally, I'd round up another $250-$300, be patient and a nice USGI - M1 Carbine will come your way. Great fun and does double duty as an excellent home defense/civil unrest rifle, with soft points and 30 or 15 rd. mags.

Postal Meter w/original Marlin barrel etc.....$600 w/USGI mags, sling & oiler.

 

[FlyinBryan]

i love that

 

[MachIVshooter]

If you find a Swiss M1911 for $350, jump on it.

Otherwise, I think you should look for a Swede or Spanish. Both great cartrdiges and fine rifles. I don't know if I'd have a harder time giving up the M93 or M96. I love small ring Mausers

 

[VA27]

Look at the Enfield Ishapore 2A1 in .308. It's a pretty good gun. For something different there are a lot of MAS 36's around, too.

 

[Red October]

Both the Swede Mausers and the Swiss straight-pulls will be excellent choices. 6.5x55 remains a popular chambering in many rifles, so ammo is available. Supplies of 7.5x55 are variable, but I think it will be around for a while. Both are great cartridges.
I have both a K31 and K11. Functionally identical, biggest differences are visual (most notably the shape of the magazine). I think you would be pleased with either.

 

[Trevorusn]

MAS 36 is quite interesting, I picked mine up for $300, and its in beautiful shape!!!

 

[jimmyraythomason]

For your $350 how about a VZ24 and some ammo.....

Maybe like this one? http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=644803

 

[gunnutery]

Have you an Enfield yet?

 

[morcey2]

96 Swede, M39, K31 would all be at the top of my list. SMLE possibly also. If you don't have any Mausers, you can get a 24/47 for $200-ish. M48's are more than that. You can get RC K98k for $350, I think. Haven't looked lately.

Matt

 

[nathan]

Gunsnammo.com has plenty to choose for a nice M 39. Thats what i would get.