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Hi Guys:
I have a number of Swiss K31's. I need to cull the heard a bit. A face-to-face deal would be preferred but not an absolute.
There is no dogs in the bunch. I have meticulously gone through each one of my K31's. I completely disassemble each one and do a thorough inspection of all parts, check headspace. As usual they all exhibit the usual near perfect barrels and all the ingenious engineering that makes these special and perhaps the most accurate standard issue bolt rifle ever made. Each one is also numbers matching i.e., stock, handguard, magazine, barrel, receiver, bolt sleeve. I have 3 or 4 with Hammerli barrels and some with beechwood stocks and some with walnut stocks.
Each stock is inspected for cracks and/or damage. Then I take great care in servicing the stocks/handguards to bring back it's original mil-spec fit and feel. Keep in mind some have been issued and some perhaps not. But all are in excellent condition while retaining the original lines and fit and finish. Because of the very limited nature of the work some small dings and marks from use are still present. However, only very few have places where the wood grain has been breached. I was very selective when I originally bought these as I didn't want a K31 that looks like a dirty coal miner after a long day at work.
Then on those that had considerable wear showing on the metal I had all the metal that would have been blued, I had it professionally Cerakoted in Graphite Black. Cerakote is a hi-tech coating that is tough as nails with high lubricity and looks incredible. Any metal in the white I cleaned as needed by removing any tarnish that has become present after years and lightly polished. I have taken great care to not detract from the K31's original feel. These rifles are quite stunning and have a super feel in the hands.
Then I meticulously lubricate and reassemble checking for proper bedding and barrel preload at the muzzle end of the forearm and for proper fit and finish.
Then I test fire each one and check accuracy using GP11 ammo. Usually about 20 rds.
If you are looking for a K31 that is untouched, untested this probably isn't for you. But if you want a K31 that has been tested accurate and is a show stopper give it a look.
I have attached photos from just one of these. Feel free to as for more photos or info. Prices can be somewhat flexible and varies depending on the particular rifle you consider but none less than $700.
The top K31 in the photos is an exceptional piece being as close to brand new as possible. This one I needed to do almost nothing to. The diopter sights do DO NOT come with the rifles. I use the diopters to test accuracy of the rifles. And a couple photos of one of my beechwood K31's being shot
The K31 with the shooter at the bench, I would need $650
I have a number of Swiss K31's. I need to cull the heard a bit. A face-to-face deal would be preferred but not an absolute.
There is no dogs in the bunch. I have meticulously gone through each one of my K31's. I completely disassemble each one and do a thorough inspection of all parts, check headspace. As usual they all exhibit the usual near perfect barrels and all the ingenious engineering that makes these special and perhaps the most accurate standard issue bolt rifle ever made. Each one is also numbers matching i.e., stock, handguard, magazine, barrel, receiver, bolt sleeve. I have 3 or 4 with Hammerli barrels and some with beechwood stocks and some with walnut stocks.
Each stock is inspected for cracks and/or damage. Then I take great care in servicing the stocks/handguards to bring back it's original mil-spec fit and feel. Keep in mind some have been issued and some perhaps not. But all are in excellent condition while retaining the original lines and fit and finish. Because of the very limited nature of the work some small dings and marks from use are still present. However, only very few have places where the wood grain has been breached. I was very selective when I originally bought these as I didn't want a K31 that looks like a dirty coal miner after a long day at work.
Then on those that had considerable wear showing on the metal I had all the metal that would have been blued, I had it professionally Cerakoted in Graphite Black. Cerakote is a hi-tech coating that is tough as nails with high lubricity and looks incredible. Any metal in the white I cleaned as needed by removing any tarnish that has become present after years and lightly polished. I have taken great care to not detract from the K31's original feel. These rifles are quite stunning and have a super feel in the hands.
Then I meticulously lubricate and reassemble checking for proper bedding and barrel preload at the muzzle end of the forearm and for proper fit and finish.
Then I test fire each one and check accuracy using GP11 ammo. Usually about 20 rds.
If you are looking for a K31 that is untouched, untested this probably isn't for you. But if you want a K31 that has been tested accurate and is a show stopper give it a look.
I have attached photos from just one of these. Feel free to as for more photos or info. Prices can be somewhat flexible and varies depending on the particular rifle you consider but none less than $700.
The top K31 in the photos is an exceptional piece being as close to brand new as possible. This one I needed to do almost nothing to. The diopter sights do DO NOT come with the rifles. I use the diopters to test accuracy of the rifles. And a couple photos of one of my beechwood K31's being shot
The K31 with the shooter at the bench, I would need $650
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This one is mechanically like new with what appears to be a near new Hammerli barrel. It's a beechwood stock that has a few dings from use but no cracks, chips or water or hobnail boot damage at the bottom of the stock like so many of them have.
