Waxed cardboard clips are available for faster loading, but I usually eject the mag and load by hand.Īfter 75 years of field testing, the accuracy of this rifle is not up for debate. The box magazine is self-locking and holds six rounds. Ammo is readily available, and the rifle can fire modern production ammunition. The K31 fires the 7.5 x 55mm Swiss round, also referred to as G11, but most just call it “7.5 Swiss”.
So an easy eye test is light stocks are newer, and dark stocks are older. Swiss K31 with beechwood (top) and walnut (bottom) stocks The stocks in the earlier models are all walnut, and from 1945 forward the stocks are all beechwood. Keep in mind that the technology in this gun is a century old, but the gun even today feels like a precision machine.Īnd working that straight-pull bolt is a fantastic experience at the range. The K31 has a reputation for excellent machining and craftsmanship which yields legendary accuracy. K31 through the agesĪnd often these guns reach the US surplus market in fantastic shape. So there are loads of these guns which have been kept and maintained for a lifetime.
It was issued from 1933 to 1958 with total production of about half a million.Ĭool thing is that after Swiss soldiers finished their mandatory service, they could purchase their issued rifles. The Swiss military did a rifle redesign in 1931, and the Karabiner Model 1931 was born. Swiss 1911 Rifle (top) was replaced by the Swiss K31 rifles (bottom two), Rock Island Auction Company Shortest History Lesson Everīefore the K31, there were multiple variations of the Swiss straight-pull bolt rifle. Plus they are not for collecting dust, they’re for taking to the range. Beer keg charging handles, the classic sign of a Swiss rifle Known for the straight-pull bolt, the beer keg charging handle, and that gorgeous Swiss shield, the Karabiner 31 or K31 is desirable for both shooters and collectors. And the K31 is different even from other milsurp rifles. DifferentĪdding some lumber to your firearm collection is a nice reprieve from black plastic guns. I’m going to give you an easy overview, get three K31s out to the range, and at the end, I’ll have a quick buyer’s guide for you. They’re unique, fun to shoot, and stupid accurate.įolks love these rifles and I think you are going to see why. The Swiss K31 has surged in popularity in recent years, and with good reason.
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