Swiss Model 1878 Vetterli Rifle
Guns International #: 100564337 Seller's Inventory #: 28715
Category: Military Rifles - Non-US - Antique Rifles - Cartridge
Seller's Information
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Seller: Joe Salter com
Company: Down East Antiques - Joe Salter
Member Since: 9/10/10
First Name: Garrick-March-Jim-Joe
Last Name: Salter
State: New Hampshire
Zip: 03031
Country: United States
Phone: (603) 732-4000
Fax: (603) 732-4200
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Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
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About Us: Joe Salter has been in the Antique and Collector Weapons business for 60 years as both a collector and dealer. Our company is based in Southern New Hampshire and we have had an internet based store front for the past 20 years. We are federally licensed and deal in all types of firearms and related material. We offer free Shipping for orders over $500.
Description:
Serial #191670, .41 Swiss RF, 33” barrel with a very good bore that has areas of dark pitting along its length, mostly within the grooves. This is a Bern-manufactured rifle that has a few traces of the original blue finish remaining on the protected surfaces, and an overall dark plum-brown patina on the balance that has some gray fading at the muzzle, on the exposed edges, and further spots of mild brown freckling along the radii of the barrel, receiver, and barrel bands. The bolt handle and spurred trigger guard have dark brown freckling throughout and the walnut buttstock and forend (which have been armory refinished to excellent condition) have minor surface scratches and surface blemishes evenly scattered about the wood. There are some heavier handling marks on the sides of the wrist and what looks like two small circular repairs on the sides of the wrist. This is a handsome Vetterli overall that was armory refinished to fine condition. Antique
SOLD
Antique: Yes
Manufacturer: Swiss
Model: Vetterli
Serial Number: 191670
Caliber Info: .41 Swiss
Gauge Info: .41 Swiss