Never thought I would have an interest in one of these, or any sniper rifle post 1960, but I have several internet buddies that are building M40's I caught the bug and when this rifle came available I just had to jump on it. The story on these rifles started in 2006 with a desire to build a Vietnam ...

Intresting read, but it still won't change my feelings on Gin.

Intresting read, but it still won't change my feelings on Gin.

ArchFluffy wrote: ↑

Sun Dec 22, 2019 3:48 pm

Sounds like you are getting serious, Duncan!

I'm getting excited too now.

-Fluffy

Duncan has been on a roll lately.

Never seen one like that before, but i agree it might be for a silencer attachment of some kind.

Those are a Must Arch, but so far the only one I have found local is $900.00, which is just a little to steep for me. I will wait and find one across the pond.

Sweet rifle Arch, according to the S/N records yours was also produced in 1958. The Swiss produced a little more than 3K of them in 1958.

https://oldmilitarymarkings.com/schmidt_rubin.html#m55

ArchFluffy wrote: ↑

Sat Nov 23, 2019 7:05 pm

Well, this is mister Miller Tyme's thread. I don't want to be that guy. You know.



-ArchFluffy

Go ahead an post it up Arch, the more the merrier.

So pretty! Yes, it is rare. Only 4150 were made. The checkered grip was standard for all the ZfK55s. They are great fun to shoot. Yes, I'm outing myself as a fellow owner. :lol: The brake must help with the recoil but also keep in mind that the rifle weighs about 13 and a half pounds too ;) Great p...