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Swiss Vetterli, Model 78, CAL: 10.4 Swiss rimfire, MFG: 1869-9...
Item # 4392
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Winning Bid US $275 First bid $250
Quantity 1 # of bids 2
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Started 2021-08-08 00:00:00
Ended 2024-05-31 17:01:00
   

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Description

Swiss Vetterli, Model 78, CAL: 10.4 Swiss rimfire, MFG: 1869-90 SN: 203324, Swiss made bolt action rifle, 33'' barrel. Stocks are original walnut in good, but well-used condition containing age/oil darkening, with scratches & dings throughout. Stamped w/ ''U'' in top of buttstock near buttplate & D3+C1 on bottom of buttstock ahead of sling swivel.. Wood to metal fit is very good. Proof marks and serial number stamped in barrel around rear sigh. ''Swiss cross - WAFFENFABRIK BERN, SN, M78 '' stamped on left side of receiver. Matching SN on bolt, magazine floorplate, barrel & receiver. Barrel, trigger guard & receiver bluing are about 30%. Mounted with a well made adjustable rear sight, with graduation marks from 3 to 12. Front sight is original fixed small blade. Bore is in poor condition with rust and a lot of pitting, there is still visible rifling. Bayonet lug & sling swivels all present in good condition. Well-worn Military style steel buttstock dark rust color overall. Action fully functional and is very tight. Leather sling included. Overall condition is good with all parts original & complete. Antique, no FFL Req. - Value: 500 to 1000


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Swiss Vetterli, Model 78, CAL: 10.4 Swiss rimfire, MFG: 1869-9...
Item # 4392
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Price: US $275
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