I actually was aware of the Swedish Mauser's "combat pedigree" in Finland. My mother is Finnish-Swedish (Pomola) and told me that her grandparents took great pride in all the Russian ass the Finns kicked during the Winter war. There are references to the M96's use during that war in "Crown Jewels"
I've heard that some Swiss rifles were used by the Israelis during the late 40's and 50's in their various wars with the Arabs. If true, it might give a "combat pedigree" to the Swiss rifles.
However, as I said, I suspect Griff really objects to Swiss rifles because they are just so damn accurate (as are the Swedish rifles)
...a fool and his money were lucky to get together in the first place...