Swiss ZFK55 From Simpson's

[Combloc]

After MANY years of searching, I finally found a ZFK55 that suited me and it arrived today. I almost didn't buy it as it doesn't have the scope can but the overall condition (the finish on these is usually well worn) trumped the missing can. As is usual for Simpson's, the description was conservative and what I actually received was better than described. While I can't call it unissued, the marks it does have could be there from all the years of storage so I'll just call it barely used. Just as was the case with my AMT, he barrel and all metal has a light film of Automatenfett applied for storage. Part of what I like about buying from Simpson's is the fact that they leave them just as Mr. Simpson himself found them in Switzerland. This assures that you are getting a pure product that hasn't been enhanced in any way. Anywho, the stock looked so good when I saw it that I was afraid it may have been either replaced or refinished. The nice folks at Simpson's assured me that was not the case and I'm pleased to report that they don't seem to have been fibbing! I didn't take the action out of the stock (nor will I) but I did remove the hand guard to make sure that it matched. I'll take a bunch of much better pictures later and do a short "in detail" thread on the rifle but here are a few initial photos:





I'm not used to seeing Swiss butt plates with most of the bluing still intact:




Crisp cartouche on the stock:



Crisp checkering too:



Pretty rear sight:



I wish all Swiss rifles had locking screws for the trigger guard:



The FG42 derived muzzle device is the coolest part of the entire rifle:



I'll probably never shoot this one but it's going to be VERY tempting.....

 

[Overboost44]

Never seen one before, but that sure is pretty. You have to shoot it once though!

 

[somd_mustangs]

Very sweet.
I've only bought a few things from Simpson but each has been better than described.
Nice having an importer that is also a collector and understands.

 

[Cruacious]

Wow... if you won't shoot it, do let me! Very beautiful rifle and a great pick-up. I might want to add this to my list to collect someday.

 

[yellowsled]

What more can I say but, Wow!

 

[MacGuns]

Oh man, I'm very jealous right now. Great pickup.

 

[Alea Jacta Est]

Very purdy.

Great grab.

Awesome karma....

 

[crudmucosa]

Thanks for sharing! That is a mighty fine piece.

 

[shaddydan]

That is suweet!!

 

[Vile Shadow]

That'a a hell of a find.

Looks like a damn fine huntin' shooter. Ya gotta shoot it at least once to see how accurate it is.

 

[Combloc]

At 13+ pounds, it'd be heavy in the woods but I assume it would make a great deer rifle!

 

[Vile Shadow]

At 13+ pounds, it'd be heavy in the woods but I assume it would make a great deer rifle!

Then recoil oughta minimal, ya reckon?

 

[Straightbolt]

Congrats on a very nice Swiss rifle !
Last one I saw in that condition with the # matching scope can was $4,500.00 and I have seen them sell for as much as $5,200.00 so I never really thought about getting one.
Guess I will just have to be happy with my K-31

 

[mawkie]

THE ultimate version of the K31. Sooo cool and in immaculate condition. Color me envious!

 

[Straightbolt]

Just have to ask. I've never had my paws on one so....Is it a cheek weld or more of a chin weld on the stock ?
I only ask because the scope looks high like an AK scope mount.

 

[Combloc]

More of a chin weld. The eye relief is rather short too so you have to stretch a bit the get a proper sight picture.

 

[jasonk1229]

very cool piece

 

[Markp]

So beautiful... I really want one of these, but have no reason to drop that much coin on it! Gorgeous though.

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[Abulg1972]

How could you not shoot that? Come on - you ain't gonna break it with a few rounds.

 

[Sling1]

Nice! It looks really nice! I really like buying from Simpsons and they have great documentation on their website. Congrats on such a fine rifle!