K31 Questions

[andrewdl007]

Sorry if this is a duplicate threat, but I did a quick search and couldn't find the answers. First, how does the K31 straight pull action work? Mainly since the bolt handle doesn't turn, how does the bolt lock? Secondly, why is the firing have a ring on the end? My guess would be to recock it if the round doesn't fire without having to we work the action thus ejecting that cartridge. Any other info or pics of the K31 would be much appreciated. Thanks.

 

[cosmoch]

The firing pin has a ring for recocking but also to engage the safety. pull the ring back and turn it 90 degress to the right and the gun is in safe mode.

 

[rondog]

And the bolt locks/unlocks via camming action. When it's shoved forward, lugs on the bolt travel in grooves in the receiver like most rifles, but when it approaches the battery position the grooves twist and the bolt cams into the locked position. It works very well and is a remarkably fast action. I have two K31's. You should have one too!

 

[Shadow 7D]

http://www.surplusrifle.com/swissk31/index.asp
google is your friend
that should answer about any question you have
and if it isn't there
then go read Swiss Rilfe.com

 

[deadeye1122]

http://theswissriflesdotcommessageboard.yuku.com/

Hopefully this link works. I'm not very good at that stuff.These guys are great. If you want to know anythingl about Swiss rifles and the such they know it all. Also there is a sticky on bolt operation. Just go to the straight pull forum. I concur, you should have one. There neat as heck.