Came home and found the box waiting. I had a tree blow across the drive this am. I could get around it but didn't want to take a chance that the UPS guy wouldn't come. So I used the tow rope to move it on the way to work.
So far, (pics in a day or two). Exactly as described, shiny bore, good crown, good metal, nice walnut stock except for some nibbling around the buttstock. Soldiers tag was under the buttplate. The 7.5 swiss is in the mail somewhere so a cleaning and a range trip are in the planning.
Oh, its a 1942 vintage.
No one has ever mentioned (I think) the trigger on these things. I'm used to hard creepy triggers (except for the M-39) The trigger is really nice, crisp and reasonably light.
K-31 or K-11?
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Re: K-31 or K-11?
A Very good year, i understand 
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Re: K-31 or K-11?
Way cool!polymerase2 wrote:I'm crossing my fingers! Should be here Monday. There was no hand select for this group because they are all supposed to be hand select quality. Well, we'll see.
Post some photos when you get it!
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Re: K-31 or K-11?
A 42? Nice. I can't remember now if mine is a 41 or 42. I'll have to check. Anyway, can't wait to see it!
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Mine is an early 1940, you will love the way it shoots.
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Re: K-31 or K-11?
I found a K-11 on SwissRiflesdotcom for a good price.I needs a little work but I'm happy with the deal I got. It should be here any day now.
Damn, I'll bet that's going to leave a mark! Probably hurt too!
"I think Congressmen should wear uniforms,
you know, like NASCAR drivers, so we could
identify their corporate sponsors."
"When I die, I want to be facing my enemies surrounded by their dead bodies and piles of spent brass"
"Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level and beat you with experience." - Mark Twain
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"I think Congressmen should wear uniforms,
you know, like NASCAR drivers, so we could
identify their corporate sponsors."
"When I die, I want to be facing my enemies surrounded by their dead bodies and piles of spent brass"
"Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level and beat you with experience." - Mark Twain
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It came and I'm very pleased. I wish I had gotten Swiss rifle disease years ago when they were cheaper. The guy who talked me into my C&R has areal collection of them and picked up some for a fraction of what they are going for now.
Damn, I'll bet that's going to leave a mark! Probably hurt too!
"I think Congressmen should wear uniforms,
you know, like NASCAR drivers, so we could
identify their corporate sponsors."
"When I die, I want to be facing my enemies surrounded by their dead bodies and piles of spent brass"
"Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level and beat you with experience." - Mark Twain
804
"I think Congressmen should wear uniforms,
you know, like NASCAR drivers, so we could
identify their corporate sponsors."
"When I die, I want to be facing my enemies surrounded by their dead bodies and piles of spent brass"
"Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level and beat you with experience." - Mark Twain
804
Re: K-31 or K-11?
The commerce which maybe carried on with the people inhabiting the line you will pursue renders a knowledge of these people important ~Thomas Jefferson~ (to- Lewis and Clark)
Re: K-31 or K-11?
Here is my "new" K-11 and goodies
*M1918 Bayonet with scabbard and correct buckle frog. The bayonet was made by Waffenfabrik and bears serial number 881297 which means it was issued with a rifle dated 1947. These could also use some restoration.
*Replacement bolt knob - new.
*Sling with buckle (1940 dated).
*Brass muzzle cap.
*Two (2) cardboard and metal magazine chargers.
As mentioned, I took the carbine apart and as far as I can tell it is all matching - either full s/n (stock, handguard, bolt, receiver, barrel), or last three digits (trigger/magazine guard, etc.).
Condition notes:
1. The barrel bands were painted white for some strange reason. There is also white paint also on the stock in the area covered by the barrel bands.
2. I do not know the condition of the bore.
3. The bolt knob is cracked and needs to be replaced.
4. The bolt itself shows discoloration.
5. There is surface rust on the underside of the magazine plate, butt plate.
6. The receiver is discolored on the right hand side.
7. Very little bluing remains.
I’ll ship via UPS to an 01 or 03 FFL only.
Pictures can be seen here - http://smg.photobucket.co...v292/rockportrifle/K-11/
Icut and pasted the photo from the original "for sale" (Thanks again Logan!)
*M1918 Bayonet with scabbard and correct buckle frog. The bayonet was made by Waffenfabrik and bears serial number 881297 which means it was issued with a rifle dated 1947. These could also use some restoration.
*Replacement bolt knob - new.
*Sling with buckle (1940 dated).
*Brass muzzle cap.
*Two (2) cardboard and metal magazine chargers.
As mentioned, I took the carbine apart and as far as I can tell it is all matching - either full s/n (stock, handguard, bolt, receiver, barrel), or last three digits (trigger/magazine guard, etc.).
Condition notes:
1. The barrel bands were painted white for some strange reason. There is also white paint also on the stock in the area covered by the barrel bands.
2. I do not know the condition of the bore.
3. The bolt knob is cracked and needs to be replaced.
4. The bolt itself shows discoloration.
5. There is surface rust on the underside of the magazine plate, butt plate.
6. The receiver is discolored on the right hand side.
7. Very little bluing remains.
I’ll ship via UPS to an 01 or 03 FFL only.
Pictures can be seen here - http://smg.photobucket.co...v292/rockportrifle/K-11/
Icut and pasted the photo from the original "for sale" (Thanks again Logan!)
Damn, I'll bet that's going to leave a mark! Probably hurt too!
"I think Congressmen should wear uniforms,
you know, like NASCAR drivers, so we could
identify their corporate sponsors."
"When I die, I want to be facing my enemies surrounded by their dead bodies and piles of spent brass"
"Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level and beat you with experience." - Mark Twain
804
"I think Congressmen should wear uniforms,
you know, like NASCAR drivers, so we could
identify their corporate sponsors."
"When I die, I want to be facing my enemies surrounded by their dead bodies and piles of spent brass"
"Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level and beat you with experience." - Mark Twain
804
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Re: K-31 or K-11?
White paint must be from some sort of snow camo, good idea, but most people used white cloth or somehing, paint is harder to remove come summer. Sounds like a nice rifle 
Leave it as it is. The ages have been at work on it and man can only mar it.
Don't hit at all if it is honorably possible to avoid hitting; but never hit soft.
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Don't hit at all if it is honorably possible to avoid hitting; but never hit soft.
Theodore Roosevelt