Thanks all for the suggestions. Unfortunately I bought it months ago so a return is not in the cards. I am going to go the small file route and then polish it to ensure it's smooth. If that fails, I will be looking for another one.
First attempt. The spot circled is around the ejector. Have a feeling it may have been dry fired a few many times. This was one of my 1st C&R purchases and didn't really have anything to compare the chamber to. But clearly there is something wrong with this one.
Took my T53 to the range a few weeks back after a pretty thorough cleaning(but not really looking at the chamber close enough). Went to chamber a round and it would not do so. Finally got around to looking at it close and noticed a small dent on the side of the chamber, see pic below. The...
Received my K-31 today from AIM. Very nice rifle. All matching and in great condition. Best part about it, not soaked in cosmoline. My first Swiss rifle and probably will not be the last. Was not lucky enough though to find a troop tag. Appears this one is from 1948.
Some sort of communication from them would be great, but nothing. Seems like time for a refund and to implement plan B. Any ideas where to get a lower locally w/ 8 day release? Will be at the show in Howard County tomorrow, so hopefully I will luck out there.
Got mine this evening. Look great, no rust and all matching. Bought 2 and received 5 magazines, the 4 new ones and what looks to be an original with the ring on the bottom. However, one is missing the safety and who the hell needs that anyway.
For those that missed the initial rush this week, they have more in stock now (25). Go for it, roll the dice!
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