Schmidt Rubin
For reasons best known to others, in the 1950s some Schmidt Rubins were converted from 7.55X55 to either .308 or .30-30. This required that the barrel be set back to shorten the headspace since the 7.5X55 is a longer round. I acquired a .30-30 with a lot of guns I purchased. Because the firing pin barely marks the primer, I believe headspace is my problem. Do I need to move the barrel, or is there another way to adjust headspace on a Schmidt Rubin 1911?
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I'll probably be acquiring a K-31 shortly. Don't know what condition it will be in (it's probably gonna be a Christmas present from the family) so my question is this: what should I expect? How accurate are they "out of the box" so to speak? Any inside knowledge on any aspect of shooting/cleaning/maintenance? Any info would be greatly appreciated.
"Just because you're paranoid doesn't mean they're not out to get you."0 -
This link will be helpful:
http://www.swissrifles.com/index.html
Frog.
RiBBButt...You can't rollerskate in a buffalo herd, but you can be happy if you've a mind to. -Roger Miller0 -
As frogbert said www.swissrifles.com will be very helpful with any questions you have about the K31.
I haven't had any problems from any of my K31's.
Just run a couple of patches down the barrel to make sure it is clear of obstructions.
There was no cosmoline to clean on my K31's.
Just lots of gun oil.
You will enjoy your K31 very much.
The first shot you fire from it you will be hooked forever.
Also knowen as the swiss flue.
Some people catch the swiss flue without evn having to shoot a swiss rifle, Just owning one will cause you to catch it.
Veritas vincit "Truth conquers"0 -
As far as what to expect, the bore will be pristine, the stock will probably look like Hell, and it'll be a tack driver right out of the box. Overall it's a great $89 investment. 0 -
Amen to all of the above. Don't think 7.5 Swiss was ever made in a corrosive primed, so the bore on mine looks really good. The stock looks like a Reservist spent a lot of time standing with the butt of the rifle in snow- finish is shot to hell on the butt. And the bloody thing shoots better than I can. IMHO, these things are the best kept secret of the last 2-3 years. Tackdriver mit ein capital T!
"I have good news and bad. Make it through, you don't have to prove anything to anyone the rest of your life. Bad news- you have to prove it to me first." CSM, US Army Ranger School.0 -
I love mine. Bore is shiney, stock is in like new condition. I opted to pay the extra ten bucks for the "hand select" fee.
The K-31 is a must have for any collection. Buy it!
As to what to expect, there is a great article on the K-31 in the current issue of Guns&Ammos' "Surplus Firearms" magazine.
From the article by Garry James:
"Mechanically, the condition of the test rifle was quite good, though the piece does show some use. It must be remembered that these rifles were used by reserve troops for a number of years after the adoption of the Sig StG 57 rifle, which was adopted in 1956. The receiver is nicely blued and emblazoned on the top with the Swiss cross. The bolt is beautifully machined and left in the bright in the Schmidt-Rubin manner. The bore was perfect".
On how it shoots: (NOTE: Iron sights)
"Feeding and ejection was excellent, though recoil, especially from the bench, was a tad on the stout side. Still, I was able to manage 1.5 inch 100 yard rested groups, and offhand snap-shots at 200 yards consistently rang a gong set up at that range.The trigger measured a very pleasing 4.5 pounds after a bit of takeup".
Summary:
"The K-31 was a lot of fun to shoot... Despite the Swiss connection, there's really no way to remain neutral about this rifle--it's a winner".0 -
Look under the buttplate, and you may find a slip of paper with the soldier's name and unit. K 31's....bet you can't own just one!
The early bird gets the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese.0 -
rob...I don't know what kind of crack he's smokin'. I bought two from SOG for 90 bucks each (C&R price), and they look at least as good as his. It's the ammo price that'll kill ya. I keep hoping it will come down, but it stays pretty much where it's at. By the way, when you go to reassemble the bolt, I hope you like jigsaw puzzles! With help from the Swiss rifle site, it's a snap.
The early bird gets the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese.0 -
quote:89 bucks???
Okay, $99. http://www.aimsurplus.com/acatalog/Swiss_1931_Carbin_Scmidt_Rubin_K31_7_5Swiss_Cal_.html0 -
Really great shooters. The trigger is among the best for military rifles, very light, but is a 2 stage job. Overall, probably the best craftsmanship of any of my non-US rifles, and may tie with those, for a quarter the price!
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