I think I want a K31... :evil:

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I have a beechstocked K 31 with serial number made in 1950.Using GP surplus ammo it prints a good 1.25 inch at 100 yds. And thats the best i can do open sights on sandbags.

If you own one, baby the thing bec the parts are hard to find if something breaks.
 
Yes, they are as good as you have heard. Most out there have perfect bores, and were well cared for. The GP11 surplus ammo is unbelievable, I have shot groups close to 1" at 100 yds. The downside is that GP11 ammo comes and goes, reloadable brass can be hard to find, and commercial or even handloaded ammo is rarely as good as the Swiss surplus.
 
I am FINALLY picking up my Mosin today, but next month I think I'll pick up a K31. Just love those old rifles, and after seeing some stuff on the K31 I KNOW I have to have one one day. :D

And Rule... Congrats on your 100th post! lol
 
Anyone have one and want to tell me stories?
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O.K. I have three (down from five). I've posted lots of K-31 pictures here, and I'm feeling benevolent, so rather than have you do a search, I'll post them again!
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The downside is that GP11 ammo comes and goes
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These places, and actually more, ALWAYS have GP-11:

http://www.aimsurplus.com/product.a...ss+7.5x55+GP11+174grn+FMJ+10rd+box&groupid=36


http://www.samcoglobal.com/Ammo-75-swiss.html

http://shop.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/cb.aspx?a=119309

http://www.wideners.com/itemview.cfm?dir=18|830|855


reloadable brass can be hard to find
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http://www.wideners.com/itemview.cfm?dir=278|282|909|1050

http://www.grafs.com/retail/catalog/product/productId/12649

When I started with the 7.5x55, I just bought 5 boxes of Prvi ammunition for about $12 per box, shot it, then I had brass.

and commercial or even handloaded ammo is rarely as good as the Swiss surplus.
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I totally agree with you there with the exception of the handloads. Handloads very often shoot as well as GP-11, but rarely much better. I shoot mostly cast and I've been able to get some really good groups (well under 1 1/2" over and over) without too much trouble.

Any dealers currently stock the 31s?
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https://www.samcoglobal.com/1-k31.html

http://classicarms.us/firearms.htm

http://www.simpsonltd.com/advanced_...+K-31&osCsid=43815bb244d410bd99ec55e60956fadf

http://www.empirearms.com/K31.htm

http://www.fgsfirearms.com/rifles.php?cat=Rifles&subcat=Swiss

And by far the cheapest place to get a good K-31: http://www.allans-armory.com/aaresult.php?PageId=72

Also watch GunBroker. Occassionally one will sell worth the money over there.
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Whelen, I was wondering if you'd show up. Where do you think I first learned about the K31? THR, of course. :D

What should I look for in a K31? Should I buy online or at gun shows? What spare parts should I pick up?
 
Whelen, I was wondering if you'd show up. Where do you think I first learned about the K31? THR, of course. :D

What should I look for in a K31? Should I buy online or at gun shows? What spare parts should I pick up?
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Glad I could help...or cause an addiction...or contribute to your new vice...:D

What to look for....really, personal preference. I like the looks of walnut better, but some people don't care one way or another. All K-31's built prior to 1946 (I think) had walnut stocks, everything after, beech. An exception will be some pre-1946 rifles that were re-arsenaled and re-stocked with beech.
Make sure the bore is good although it's extremely rare to find one with a questionable bore. I've looked down the bores of dozens and dozens of K-31's (sometimes in a single day!!) and have only seen one bad bore and it was visibly worn.

If I could pick one place to buy a K-31, it'd hands-down be Allans Armory. He's very conservative with the grading of his rifles which means the rifle will probably be in better shape than he describes. Also he has pictures of each rifle and his prices are normally well below anyone elses. But, if you find a good buy elsewhere, go for it.

Regarding spare parts, I've never had to replace anything on any of my K-31's, even the match rifle that's had upward of 2000 rounds fired through it.
I would highly recommend you find some stripper clips. They seem to be hard to come by anymore. They look cheesy but work very, very well and can be used over and over.

One last thing, there are some very informative websites specializing in the K-31. www.swissrifles.com and http://www.surplusrifleforum.com/ both have really good pages on the K-31.

Good luck!
35W
 
I fired mine for the first time yesterday - love it. I was shooting at a water-filled bottle about 50 yds away and was having a hard time finding zero. I'll take it to the range next week and put some holes in paper. My impressions: trigger seems a little weird to me, two stage with a light initial pull and a very short 2nd stage. Will take some getting used to. The straight pull is slick and positive. The gun exudes quality.
 
Back then the Swedish mauser is the one known for accuracy. Then came the sleeper K 31 and the awesome GP 11. From reports the K 31 stands out in military surplus rifle competitions for a good many years now.
 
I just received my K31 about three and half weeks ago...I'm already addicted and want another haha.

They just are beautiful rifles...I mean I pick this rifle up and it just feels so balanced and solid...I may just be crazy. There is no way you will ever regret buying one.
 
Absolutely loved mine, fired great, ammos kinda hard to find but it's a cool gun and fires faster than any other surplus rifle I own
 
The Springfied 1903 A 3, Swedish M 96 and now the Swiss k 31 tops the list in surplus rifle competitions. Gives more reason to have one while they are still cheap and available.
 
I got a handpicked K31 from one of the online places back when I was an idiot. It had the beech stock that was kicked/dinged to #@*& around the butt-stock, but all the metal was pristine. I ended up selling it, but now I wish I would have kept it and just gotten a nice-looking replacement stock. I'm sure there are more than a few experienced gun aficionados who have had painful learning experiences when they were neophytes.
 
I'm sure there are more than a few experienced gun aficionados who have had painful learning experiences when they were neophytes.
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I'm sure there are, too... that's why I decided early on not to sell any of my firearms.

Although I have my 92fs in the "for sale" section here...

Yes, I'm a hypocrite.
 
I absolutely love mine. I've been through a few surplus rifles. This one is staying here, and I buy GP11 whenever I have spare cash for it.

1934, walnut, with the troop tag, and I got it on sale for a ridiculously low price. So low, that it almost makes me feel bad telling people to buy them now because they are so much more. But, they are worth more than what they charge, even now, so ... *shrug*. You couldn't touch a new-made rifle of this quality for under a grand, I'm thinking, and I've not seen one that was anything more than well-broken-in.
 
I have a K31 and a K11. I bought the K31 first and loved it, which led to the purchase of the K11. Ultimately, I'll probably add more from the family to the collection.
I don't think you will be disappointed in the rifle or the cartridge.
 
I got my K-31 this summer. I am going to get another one in a month or so. I love the gun. Most fun shooting I have had in years. I am planning to hunt with the one I have now, and keep the other as something to pass down to my sons when they come of age to join me at the range. The GP11 ammo is beyon impressive for surplus rounds. My Mosins are rarely used anymore. My modern rifles are all ready for action, but I just dont get the charge out of shooting them that I get with the K-31.
 
The 1911 "short" rifle is commonly referred to as the K11. The 1931 rifles are all "short" rifles.
As for which I prefer, my K31 is in slightly better shape, so I would say it. They are both so similar that I don't see any functional advantage between the two. The appearance is slightly different, most notably the shape of the magazine.
Whichever you can get a better deal on; I don't think you can make a wrong choice.
 
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