*RARE SWISS SCHMIDT RUBIN MODEL K-31/43 SNIPER RIFLE

Revised: 3/9/2008

(Correction) Rifle should be listed as K31/42 rather than K31/43 variant. The gradations on the scope (1-10) are correct for the 42 variant. 43 variant gradations are 1-7.

*RARE SWISS SCHMIDT RUBIN MODEL K-31/43 SNIPER RIFLE. SN 450979. Cal.7.5 Swiss. This rather exotic sniper/sharp shooter rifle comes equipped with a detachable box mag, sling, and a bayonet with scabbard and frog. It is rather unique the way the front part of the attached telescope drops down into the stock. It also has a small range finder or grenade launching sight on top of the telescope that looks similar to a second rear sight. These rifles were mfg. in small quantities and are therefore difficult to obtain. PROVENANCE: Stern Collection. CONDITION: Receiver shows approx 98% plus of orig blue with the numbered bold and cocking handle being bright. Scope shows 98% of the orig finish with only the slightest wear being folded down against the stock. Optics are clear. Rear sight assembly shows better than 98% blue with just some slight marks from being adjusted. Middle band shows no wear at all. The front band has a slight mark or two from being put in a rack. The bbl and front sight assembly also show better than 98% blue with just a couple of very minute nicks. Matching mag and trigger guard assembly show no wear at all. Buttplate assembly has slight wear on the high edges from being put in a rack. Upper hand guard has a small dent about 3″ in front of the middle band otherwise has just a minute amount of scuffing. Left side of the buttstock has a few minor dings in it and one that is just a little larger on the bottom approx 1 1/2″ in front of the floorplate. Otherwise shows no scuffing at all. There is an inspectors stamp on the right rear side of the stock that is quite prominent. Sling is virtually new with a preservative on it. Bayonet shows new as does the scabbard. Frog is slightly older with some wear. It might possibly have come from a different weapon. Mechanics are crisp, bore is bright and shiny. 4-34027 BK71 (3,500-4,500)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	234	$6,900.00	Revised: 3/9/2008 (Correction) Rifle should be listed as K31/42 rather than K31/43 variant. The gradations on the scope (1-10) are correct for the 42 variant. 43 variant gradations are 1-7. RARE SWISS SCHMIDT RUBIN MODEL K-31/43 SNIPER RIFLE. SN 450979. Cal.7.5 Swiss. This rather exotic sniper/sharp shooter rifle comes equipped with a detachable box mag, sling, and a bayonet with scabbard and frog. It is rather unique the way the front part of the attached telescope drops down into the stock. It also has a small range finder or grenade launching sight on top of the telescope that looks similar to a second rear sight. These rifles were mfg. in small quantities and are therefore difficult to obtain. PROVENANCE: Stern Collection. CONDITION: Receiver shows approx 98% plus of orig blue with the numbered bold and cocking handle being bright. Scope shows 98% of the orig finish with only the slightest wear being folded down against the stock. Optics are clear. Rear sight assembly shows better than 98% blue with just some slight marks from being adjusted. Middle band shows no wear at all. The front band has a slight mark or two from being put in a rack. The bbl and front sight assembly also show better than 98% blue with just a couple of very minute nicks. Matching mag and trigger guard assembly show no wear at all. Buttplate assembly has slight wear on the high edges from being put in a rack. Upper hand guard has a small dent about 3″ in front of the middle band otherwise has just a minute amount of scuffing. Left side of the buttstock has a few minor dings in it and one that is just a little larger on the bottom approx 1 1/2″ in front of the floorplate. Otherwise shows no scuffing at all. There is an inspectors stamp on the right rear side of the stock that is quite prominent. Sling is virtually new with a preservative on it. Bayonet shows new as does the scabbard. Frog is slightly older with some wear. It might possibly have come from a different weapon. Mechanics are crisp, bore is bright and shiny. 4-34027 BK71 (3,500-4,500) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008 Please Note:* All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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