Adobe PDF Downloadable Version of Article

The Swiss, Karabiner Model 31 or also known in collector slang as the Swiss Schmidt-Rubin K31 was adopted in 1933 and  stayed in service until 1958. Based on a long lineage of straight pull bolt action rifles, beginning with the Schmidt-Rubin Model 1889. Rubin designed the bullet that was combined with Schmidt's straight pull bolt rifle.  

A very accurate, detachable magazine fed rifle with a very unique straight pull bolt that allowed the soldier to quickly chamber rounds by pulling straight back on the bolt and then slamming it forward. Very revolutionary engineering in a battle rifle for the late 1800's. Because of the straight pull bolt technology the Swiss soldier did not have to raise up (exposing themselves to enemy fire) and chamber a round, like a standard turn-bolt rifle. 


Surplusrifle.com's Printed Disassembly & Reassembly Manuals

Click Here for More Info!


 

Copyright 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 © TENNESSEE GUN PARTS

All material on web pages under the domains surplsurifle.com, surpluspistol.com, or surplusfirearm.com, and CD-ROMS produced by Surplusrifle.com, unless otherwise stated, are the property of Tennessee Gun Parts. These materials are protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. Information received through this website may be displayed and printed for your personal, noncommercial use only. You may make copies of the materials available through this website, solely for your personal, noncommercial use, and only if you preserve any copyright or other notices contained in or associated with them. You may not sell the materials found on this website.


Copyright 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, and 2007 © TENNESSEE GUN PARTS