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Swiss Vetterli Rifle Model 1869/71
Guns International #: 100699081 Seller's Inventory #: 30301
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
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 1191
Total Number of Listings: 20199
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
FREE SHIPPING FOR ORDERS OVER $500! We also have a 30 day Inspection Period and NOT a 3 day Inspection.
Payment Types Accepted: We take all major credit cards with NO CREDIT CARD FEES! Also Check or Money order.
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 #49672, 10.4mm RF (.41 Swiss), 33” barrel with an excellent, bright bore. This first type Vetterli was equipped with the pivoting loading gate on the right side of the receiver, but it was removed when the rifle was converted to Model 1871 specs. Likewise, the frame and lifter are milled for the almost universally absent cartridge lifter assist spring. The receiver has an overall smooth dark gray patina that mixes with muted color case-hardening on the balance, and brighter case colors on the area surrounding the now absent pivot for the loading gate cover. There is also some further mild silvering along the high edges and at the muzzle and the bolt, although correct, is numbered to a different gun on the body (the receiver, barrel, and lifter are matching). The walnut forend and buttstock are in very good shape with numerous small handling marks and blemishes scattered throughout the added military oil finish yet the Swiss stamps are still quite crisp and clear. There is a stable, diagonal crack through the wrist on the right side, and the rifle is equipped with an original ramrod. The mechanism is tight and fully functional. This is a very nice example of an early transitional Swiss Vetterli and would make a nice representative example for a collection. Antiqu
SOLD
Antique: Yes
Manufacturer: Swiss
Model: Vetterli
Serial Number: 49672
Caliber Info: .41 Swiss
Gauge Info: .41 Swiss