I got my K-31 Swiss rifle yesterday. It was in excellent condition, as promised. It took a bit for it to show up, but I got it none the less. The dealer still charged me $10 more than I was quoted, plus almost $11 for sales tax, even though I don't live in their state. We had an argument over that one. I don't get charged North Carolina sales tax from other businesses I purchase from that are located in Florida and don't have a NC office.
I have been spending some time searching the web for clues as to the man's identity. I have located a Dr. Peter Hemmi in Switzerland. I have send a few emails and put a few contact entries on web sites attempting to locate the man.
It looks like the rifle was perhaps issued in 1954, so I figured that it is entirely possible that the man is still alive. If the man I am looking for is the same one I have seen in web searches, I have seen his picture online and the age looks to be about right.
I used a web based language translation service, hoping that it is accurate. The primary language is German, as that is the language I keep finding online for Swiss sites and for Mr. Hemmi.
I hope to hear from him sometime soon. If I do, I will let you know, and maybe even post his picture.
No pics of the K-31 yet, but I like it so far.
