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 11-15-2011, 07:11 PM | #1 | Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: from Kansas City now in Woodward, oklahoma Posts: 41 |  swiss K31
some time ago I bought a K31 from Widners. Upon cleaning I discovered the "troop tag" under the buttplate. I was able to contact the Swiss citizen that this rifle was issued to and he sent back a confirmation letter stating when it was issued to him and how long it was in his possession. I wonder how much this info adds to the value of the rifle? __________________
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| 11-15-2011, 08:49 PM | #2 | Iron Man Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South central, NH Posts: 3,262 Likes Given: 2
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Nothing really. If it were William Cody's cap and ball revolver and you had a letter, well that would change things. __________________
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| 11-15-2011, 10:42 PM | #3 | Supporting Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Calhoun, Louisiana Posts: 6,209 Liked 3 Times on 3 Posts
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Yeah it doesn't really add any monetary value, it's just cool as hell to have it. It could add some sentimental value though, if your easily sentimental. __________________
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| 11-15-2011, 11:24 PM | #4 | Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Roanoke, Virginia Posts: 1,759 |
Finding a troop tag with a K31 is fairly common so it doesn't really add any value to the firearm. It adds more of a historical/cool factor to it if anything. __________________
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| 11-16-2011, 03:23 PM | #5 | Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: from Kansas City now in Woodward, oklahoma Posts: 41 |
Valuewise the best part was getting a response from Werner at all. He was surprised that the rifle ended up in the USA. __________________
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| 11-16-2011, 03:52 PM | #6 | Supporting Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Calhoun, Louisiana Posts: 6,209 Liked 3 Times on 3 Posts
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Originally Posted by xring3
Valuewise the best part was getting a response from Werner at all. He was surprised that the rifle ended up in the USA.
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Have you maintained communications with him? __________________
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| 11-17-2011, 12:14 AM | #7 | Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: from Kansas City now in Woodward, oklahoma Posts: 41 |
I sent him photos of the rifle before and after refinishing the origional stock....(BTW I did not "bubba" the wood, just refinish it). I also sent him a 5 shot group that I made at 100 yards that you could cover with a quarter! I never touched the sights or made any adjustments. What a rifle! __________________
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| 11-17-2011, 12:17 AM | #8 | Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: from Kansas City now in Woodward, oklahoma Posts: 41 |
opps! He has not written back to this date. He must be in his mid to late 70's or early 80"s. Hope he is still with us. __________________
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| 11-17-2011, 01:19 AM | #9 | Supporting Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Calhoun, Louisiana Posts: 6,209 Liked 3 Times on 3 Posts
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Originally Posted by xring3
I sent him photos of the rifle before and after refinishing the origional stock....(BTW I did not "bubba" the wood, just refinish it). I also sent him a 5 shot group that I made at 100 yards that you could cover with a quarter! I never touched the sights or made any adjustments. What a rifle!
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I have another thread where I'm asking for info and opinions on the K31. You just convinced me. I'm a good shot, and can usually wring the capabilities out of a good rifle. Not perfect mind you, I throw a flyer every now and then, but at 100 yards, if the rifle is capable, I can usually make it do what it's supposed to. I'm so getting one of those. __________________
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| 11-17-2011, 02:14 AM | #10 | Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: , Missouri Posts: 619 Likes Given: 1
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I have another thread where I'm asking for info and opinions on the K31. You just convinced me. I'm a good shot, and can usually wring the capabilities out of a good rifle. Not perfect mind you, I throw a flyer every now and then, but at 100 yards, if the rifle is capable, I can usually make it do what it's supposed to. I'm so getting one of those.
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You can get K11`s at J&G Sales.
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