Swiss K31 or Finn M39?

[Snowdog]

Samco's latest catalog lists C&R Beech-Stock K31s in Very-good condition at $129.95 and Walnut-stock K31s in similar condition for 149.95.
(1-800-554-1618)


My K31 (purchased about a year ago from SOG) was listed in VG condition and the metal was immaculate as was the bore, but the butt-end of the stock looked as if a dog got to it and went to town chewing. A little elbow grease and tung oil fixed all that. It's now a mint-looking, sweet shooting rifle.

 

[Coronach]

Apparently, the Swiss showed immaculate care of the rifles in all ways except one; they allegeedly used the butt of the rifle to knock mud/snow/ice from their boots and cleats. This is supposedly why the butts show such heavy wear.

Mike

 

[Ohio Rifleman]

Coronach, you're probably right. I handled a K-31 at a gun show and it felt surprisingly light for a military rifle. It was still probably 8-9 pounds, but it didn't feel it. It aimed and pointed well. Again, it was the oddball caliber of ammo. Maybe I should pick one up while they're still "cheap."

PS Anybody have K31 prices at Cabelas? I might be going up to the one in Meeechigan soon.

And the time on this post is 7:55. Like 7.5 Swiss? I choose to take it as a sign.

 

[cracked butt]

You will look at the prices of K31s and wonder what brand of dope you were smoking when they were sub-$200 and you passed on them.

I'm already wondering about what kind of dope I was on when I only bought 6 K-31s at $100/ea or less- wish Iwould have bought 20 more:banghead:

 

[jd46561]

If you have a Dunham sporting goods store near you ? they go for 149.00. (k31's).

 

[Ohio Rifleman]

Unfortunately, there isn't a Dunhams nearby, the nearest one is in Bellfontaine, way the heck up north. Though..hmm.. We were planning on going in that direction anyway going to Cabelas..

 

[silverlance]

thanks for the info guys. i always assumed the 7.5 had an obscure bullet, much like the 8mm mauser .323 dia which is ridiculously expensive.

i really wish lee would come out with a lee loader for 7.5x55. then i could really go to town.

but i may have a solution for easy 7.5 reloading after all. last night i picked off the street an old end table that someone threw out. i think with some work ill be able to mount a nice reloading setup on it.

i have the press and scale. all i need now are the dies and a brass trimmer.

 

[Jackal]

Why not go for a nice Long Branch Enfield? I have one that is in mint condition and with commercial ammo, I can put 5 rds into a 1.5 inch group at 100 yards. Thats with the peep sights of course.

 

[Coronach]

AIM Surplus is in Middletown (or is it Middleton?), OH (between Dayton and Cincy) and has them for $200 for walnut stocks. This might be a better deal than driving the whole way to That State Up North looking for one. Gas is expensive.

Mike

PS They have ammo, too.