My New K Swiss (K11 Carbine)

[MrBrian]

I was one of the lucky few to get one of the K11 carbines from Classic Arms' latest batches. Very pleased that it's not soaked in cosmoline, and that it has all matching numbers, and included the trifecta of accessories (sling, muzzle cap, and troop tag) Too bad the troop tag is not legible, but it does have a number matching the rifle, and the guy was in the army reserves and lived in Burgdorf.  This rifle seems to be a conversion from the Cavalry Carbine Model 1905. Based on the fact that it's about 1/8" to 3/16" shorter than my K31. Also, it falls within the serial number range of the converted ones, in the year 1916. It has a "T" after the serial number, which I believe is an inspector stamp, and it has a P below the number with means the soldier kept his rifle. There's also a "35" stamped below the serial number, and the only thing I can come up with for that is if the rifle was refurbished at the factory in 1935.

[Ramjo]

I was one of the lucky few to get one of the K11 carbines from Classic Arms' latest batches. Very pleased that it's not soaked in cosmoline, and that it has all matching numbers, and included the trifecta of accessories (sling, muzzle cap, and troop tag) Too bad the troop tag is not legible, but it does have a number matching the rifle, and the guy was in the army reserves and lived in Burgdorf.  This rifle seems to be a conversion from the Cavalry Carbine Model 1905. Based on the fact that it's about 1/8" to 3/16" shorter than my K31. Also, it falls within the serial number range of the converted ones, in the year 1916. It has a "T" after the serial number, which I believe is an inspector stamp, and it has a P below the number with means the soldier kept his rifle. There's also a "35" stamped below the serial number, and the only thing I can come up with for that is if the rifle was refurbished at the factory in 1935.

Should've bought the Swiss k rifle collection from wideners back when they were still owned by Stan.


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[peejman]

4 minutes ago, Ramjo said:

Should've bought the Swiss k rifle collection from wideners back when they were still owned by Stan.


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Indeed.  

Midway has GP11 for a reasonable price. 

[Danger Rane]

Looks like it's in great shape. 

[MrBrian]

I didn't have the $1700, nor the C&R License back when wideners had guns.....   Better late than never

[A.J. Holst]

I kick myself for not buying from Aim Surplus when they had them.

Got as far as checkout, $400 ish for gun, ammo, accessories.

A rational moment of need vs. want

Still not an owner