W+F Bern Swiss K31 - 774xxx
Swiss K31 Carbine, produced in 1943, in very good condition with 80% original finish. 4/5 Bore (light pitting throughout). 3/5 Stock. Stock and handguard matching serial numbers. Bolt had been refurbished and has a matching serial number electropenciled onto the sleeve. Magazine matching serial number.
Furniture has mild handling wear, mostly evident on the right side of the stock. There is heavy, checker-pattern gouging on the left and right sides of the stock around the finger groove, likely caused by the stock being clamped into a vise.
On the right side of the stock, there are heavy pressure marks and heavy gouges around the butt and light to mild gouges on the grip. Heavy pressure marks below the bolt release lever and heavy gouging and pressure marks around the finger groove. Mild pressure marks on the forearm from the finger groove to the rear barrel band. Small gouge in front of the rear barrel band. On the left side of the stock, the finish is heavily worn around the butt and there are heavy pressure marks throughout. Above the rear sling mount there are a pair of scratches and on the pistol grip are some heavy gouges. On the underside of the stock there are many heavy pressure marks and gouges from the toe to the pistol grip and some heavy gouges on the grip. There are a few scattered heavy pressure marks around the magazine plate. Area of heavy pressure marks around the rear barrel band. The comb of the stock has some light gouges at the heel and light scratches. Mainly mild pressure marks throughout the handguard. There is a heavy pressure mark on the right side of the handguard above the woodline near the ferrule and some mild scratches in front of the rear barrel band.
Receiver has light to mild finish wear and a few spots from light pitting on the top side, mostly around the chamber. Bolt sleeve also has spots from light pitting. Mild edge wear around the loading slot. Rear barrel band has heavy finish wear on the right side as well as heavy patina. Front barrel band has light finish wear. Light edge wear around the front sight base. Light to mild finish wear on the magazine plate. Light to mild edge wear, light finish wear, and light patina on the trigger guard. Magazine has mild finish wear, light edge wear, and light patina, as well as a few light surface marks on the right edge of the base.
Receiver is P stamped.
Soldier's tag found under butt plate.
Includes aluminum muzzle cover and leather sling.
C&R Eligible. Import engraved.