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Lot 4731: Four Bolt Action Swiss Military Rifles

Four Bolt Action Swiss Military Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 18, 2017

Lot 4731: Four Bolt Action Swiss Military Rifles

Four Bolt Action Swiss Military Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 18, 2017

Estimated Price: $1,300 - $1,800
Price Realized:
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A) Vetterli Model 1878 Rifle

Manufacturer: Vetterli
Model: 1878
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 10.4 mm
Barrel: 33 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 2529
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 295
Class: Antique
Rating:

OE - GOOD - some minor replacement parts; metal smoothly rusted or lightly pitted in places, cleaned; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal legible; lightly scratched, bruised or minor cracks repaired; in good working order.

Description:

Fitted with double set triggers, heavy buttplate, and leather sling.

B) Vetterli Model 1869 Infantry Rifle

Manufacturer: Vetterli
Model: 1869 Infantry
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 10.4 mm
Barrel: 33 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 2529
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 295
Class: Antique
Rating:

OE - GOOD - some minor replacement parts; metal smoothly rusted or lightly pitted in places, cleaned; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal legible; lightly scratched, bruised or minor cracks repaired; in good working order.

NPRF - NON-PROFESSIONALLY REFINISHED/COLD BLUE, ETC.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

Correctly fitted with the loading gate cover.

C) Vetterli Model 1871 Rifle

Manufacturer: Vetterli
Model: 1871
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 10.4 mm
Barrel: 33 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 2529
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 295
Class: Antique
Rating:

OD - VERY GOOD- all original parts; none to 30% original finish; original metal surfaces smooth with all edges sharp; clear lettering, numerals and design on metal; wood slightly scratched or bruised.

Description:

D) Schmidt Rubin Model 1911 Straight Pull Rifle

Manufacturer: Schmidt Rubin
Model: 1911
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 7.65 Swiss
Barrel: 23 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 2529
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 295
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Rating:

OD - VERY GOOD- all original parts; none to 30% original finish; original metal surfaces smooth with all edges sharp; clear lettering, numerals and design on metal; wood slightly scratched or bruised.

Description:

Includes a leather sling.

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