K11 Swiss Carbine: DISAPPOINTING Stiff Action

I just got my 'new' Swiss K11 produced in 1921. The K11 carbine is an absolutely beautiful and historic gun. However, on my gun, the bolt action is incredibly stiff and almost not useable! I take it all apart and offer a remedy. If you have the same problem, I hope this video helps you out! Please add your thoughts and comments.

[@themedhunter]

Just a quick update, I shot 20 rounds today at the range. It definitely 'loosened' up the action a bit. All and all-between the grease and shooting, I am very content!

[@mrguiltyfool]

What was the grease you used again?

[@FritzFizt]

k11 and k31 used to be lubricated with the yellow swiss army grease or the silvery/grey one and you can put on pretty much grease also pulling the bolt with more momentum helps and just cycling the bolt around till you shoot it for the first time is also very good

[@user-st4gq2ox8m]

Do not use Grease, Go down to any auto parts store and buy a tube of dry graphite. It will slick your bolt right up and since it is a dry lubricate will not attract dirt like oil or grease will.

[@themedhunter]

thank you for the suggestion!

[@DannySzilard]

Those WWI/WWII rifles really like to be lubricated. Big difference after you coated it with grease! I also concur that breaking it in will help smooth out the action.

[@themedhunter]

Thanks! I will post an update after I run some PPU ammo through

[@marknielsen2482]

I think you're going to find this to be one of your best rifles. Very good precision guns

[@user-rl8kr1uj6c]

The G11/K11 cocks on opening so the initial tug on the bolt handle needs to be firm and abrupt, if you are handloading don't cycle the bolt back too fast because it will dent the mouth of the ejected case.

[@themedhunter]

Thanks for the info!

[@flintironstag9983]

It is designed to be cycled from the shoulder. They run much easier that way. Also the Swiss used a grease to lubricate them.

[@themedhunter]

You are so correct! The angle and leverage at the shoulder is different than how I am doing it in the video. I discovered this while practicing with the rifle. Thanks for your comments

[@justacentrist4147]

The g11/k11s are not as smooth as the the k31

[@Toolness1]

If you buy one of the surplus Swiss cleaning kits they come with the Swiss grease that was supposedly used on these. The kits are cheap. It is for a later semi auto rifle but supposedly the same grease. Im surprised you found one w/ such a rough action, I have one or two of each Swiss straight pull and they are all quite smooth. Does the bolt serial number match and did you make sure your locking lug recesses are nice and clean?

[@themedhunter]

Thanks! I have come to the conclusion it is just a very stiff action. Lugs look great, all parts match, rifle parts almost look unshot

[@servicerifleshooter]

Really nice rifle. Have a look at Ballistol WaffenFett. It's not quite Swiss Automatenfett but its better than that thin white stuff.

[@themedhunter]

Thanks so much for the suggestion, I will check it out!

[@niklasahrens2969]

You probably just have to shoot it a bit it'll sort of buff out has a bit more play and slides better

[@themedhunter]

That is what I was thinking too. I plan on heading out to the range soon and run some PPU ammo through. I will post and update!