While not the same as the Swiss Vetterli I have, it might be an interesting book. The Swiss developed the rifle in 1868 (I think) and the Italians adopted a version of it in 1870. The cool part of the Italian history is that they were pressed into service for the first world war as a stop-gap measur...

Ha ha! You are all great :lol: Yes, it can be used for all of the things you have described! But, it is designed to be used as a stacking rod. You are a smart group. The opening pic is of a 96/11 and the following is of three K31s. http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a292/ArchFluffy/Swiss/Sack.jpg -Ar...

What the rod under the muzzle is for?

I want some activity so it's fun game time. Start having fun. Right NOW!



-ArchFluffy

I often times think that the history of the rifle is one of the best parts. I spend far more time reading and researching about my rifles than handling/looking at/shooting them.

Even deciphering the markings on them is fun!

Looks like a great find too!

-ArchFluffy

!Update! K31s are not the only Swiss rifles that have sight correctors. Here is a REGULA on my 96/11. It goes under the rear sight where turning it will raise or lower the sight. You can see that it is marked for the G11 (a rifle with the same specs this one was upgraded to). http://i13.photobucket....

Ouch ouch!

That's no fun at all. Take care, you two!

-ArchFluffy

I love this kid of info because people like me that don't know a lot about photography don't know the best perimeters to compare cameras by or what's most important.

-ArchFluffy

Those are such strange looking rifles with the bolt handle like that. It sure is working well though.

It is fun getting a new rifle and then tracking down all the things to go with it. Us guys accessorize too.

-ArchFluffy

This makes me want to go to a gun show now too!

Not that I want to sell anything...

Really though, I think it's great that you pulled the trigger on this and gave it a shot. Looking forward to the final report!

-ArchFluffy

You did just fine. It sure looks like a nice show too. Good lighting, pathways wide enough to walk down. Nice. You really did move those rifles! I wonder what the crowd on Sunday will be like. I always try to go Saturday and find all the good stuff. You might surprise some fellow sellers with even m...