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Swiss Vetterli 1869/71 Rifle in Awesome Condition .41 Swiss Rim
Guns International #: 102947465 Seller's Inventory #: ZZ12826
Category: Military Rifles - Antique - Military Rifles - Non-US
Seller's Information
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Seller: JMS_Tactical
Member Since: 5/15/24
First Name: Joe
Last Name: Smith
State: Texas
Zip: 77835
Country: United States
Phone: (402) 670-3282
Number of Active Listings: 0
Total Number of Listings: 31
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Credit Card, Certified Money Order, Check (Must clear before I will ship)
About Us: JMS Tactical is a Class 7 Firearms Manufacturer in Burton, Texas. We have a massive collection of early military firearms dating back to the Revolutionary War. Firearms MUST ship to your FFL. Please bookmark and check our listings, we have hundreds of clean early Military Firearms and Memorabilia that we will be listing as time permits. Shipping on rifles is $50.00 and pistols are $35.00 If you want the firearm insured for the amount of purchase, we add 2% of the total amount for insurance.
Description:
Swiss Made Vetterli 1869/71 in .41 Swiss Rim - Excellent Condition. The bore is crisp, no rust, no cracks in the wood. All original finish
The Vetterli 1869/71 rifle was a Swiss military rifle developed by Friedrich Vetterli. It was one of the first bolt-action rifles to use a tubular magazine, combining features of the Winchester lever-action rifle with bolt-action design principles. Here’s a breakdown of its history and collectibility:
Design and Development
- Type: Bolt-action, tubular magazine-fed rifle.
- Caliber: 10.4x38mm rimfire.
- Operation: Repeating rifle with an 11-round capacity (10 in the magazine and one in the chamber).
- Notable Features: Double-set triggers and a robust bolt system for increased reliability.
The Vetterli rifles were used primarily by the Swiss military for training and defense. While Switzerland maintained neutrality during many of the 19th-century conflicts, Vetterli rifles were exported to several nations. They were reportedly used in:
- The Mahdist War (1880s): Some Vetterli rifles were sold to Egypt and Sudan, where they saw combat during the Mahdist uprisings.
- Other Exports: Surplus rifles made their way into various conflicts in Europe and Africa, though not as primary weapons.
- Historical Value: The Vetterli 1869/71 is significant as a transitional firearm in the evolution of bolt-action repeating rifles.
- Rarity: These rifles are relatively common among collectors due to Switzerland's high production quality and preservation standards.
- Condition Variance: Many Vetterli rifles remain in good condition thanks to Swiss craftsmanship, but models converted to centerfire may have more wear.
- Appeal: Collectors often value them for their unique mechanism, historical importance, and fine Swiss engineering.
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes
Antique: Yes
Rifle Caliber: 10.4x38mmR Swiss
Manufacturer: Vetterli
Model: 1869/71
Condition: Excellent
Metal Condition: Very Good
Wood Condition: Beautiful
Bore Condition: Very Good