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Stutzer / Vetterli Rifle Series Model 1881, Cal. 10.4x38 (.41) Swiss Rimfire Guns International #: 101051871 Seller's Inventory #: CM18- Category: Military Rifles - Non-US - Military Rifles - Antique Seller's Information When emailing or calling sellers direct, please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com Seller: Antique & Modern Firearms, Inc. Company: Antique & Modern Firearms, Inc. Member Since: 4/27/15 State: Kentucky Zip: 40503 Country: United States Phone: (859) 276-1419 Fax: (859) 278-0838 Platinum Seller Number of Active Listings: 186 Total Number of Listings: 14837 Seller: FFL Dealer Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns. Payment Types Accepted: Visa,Master Card, Discover,Check Description: Compared to the Swiss made Model 1878 the Model 1881 was equipped with an improved rear sight. Also, various steel components replaced iron components, and the 1881 continued to see improvements in metal finishing. Otherwise, it was largely identical to the 1878 Rifle. Curiously enough, even after the updates were made, the Swiss continued to mark these rifles with the M.78 stamp on the left side of the receiver. It wasn't until around 1887, that the the M.81 mark replaced the M.78 stamp. M.78 marked rifles are referred to as Model 1878/81 Rifles. The Barrel Length: 33.5 inches, Overall Length: 52 inches, Weight: 10.19 lbs empty, Chambering: 10.4x38 (.41) Swiss Rimfire, Rifling: 4 groove, RH twist, 1 in 26", Velocity: 1425 fps, Capacity: 13 (12 round tube magazine +1 in the cartridge elevator), Total Production: 37,010 Model 1878/81s 25,3000 Model 1881s, Manufacture Dates: 1882-1889 in Eidgenössische Waffenfabrik, Bern. This Model 1881 is in very fine original condition, retaining 80-85% of its original blue finish. The stock/full length forearm are in fine condition, retaining most all of their original finishes, with assorted handling marks/dings/pressure dents. The bore is rough, with sharp rifling, is shootable, but there are areas of spotting. All screw-heads are un-molested and all cartouche stampings on the wood are sharp. The actions functions perfectly and operates smoothly. No import stamps. A very nice example of its type. PRICE: $650 We are Antique & Modern Firearms in Lexington, KY, dealer of fine firearms since 1974. PH. 859-276-1419 We Buy, Sell and Trade Firearms & Knives. Have a Individual Firearm, Firearms Collection, or Firearms Estate to sell, let us know, we can buy or consignment sell it for you. (sales at am-firearms) SOLD |