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  • Auction Catalog #1035
  • Lot #2835
Lot #2834
Lot #2836

Lot 2835: Four Swiss Military Bolt Action Longarms

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: October 9, 2020

Lot 2835: Four Swiss Military Bolt Action Longarms

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: October 9, 2020

Estimated Price: $950 - $1,500
Price Realized:
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A) Swiss Vetterli Model 1878 Rifle

Manufacturer: Vetterli
Model: 1878
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 11 mm
Barrel: 32 1/2 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1599
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 164
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:

B) Swiss Vetterli Model 1871 Rifle

Manufacturer: Vetterli
Model: 1871
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 11 mm
Barrel: 32 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1599
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 164
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:

C) Swiss Vetterli Model 1871 Rifle

Manufacturer: Vetterli
Model: 1871
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 11 mm
Barrel: 30 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1599
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 164
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.

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

Description:

"VAUD" marked barrel.

D) Swiss Model 1870 Vetterli Carbine

Manufacturer: Vetterli
Model: 1871 Carbine
Type: Carbine
Gauge: 10.4 mm
Barrel: 22 inch round`
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1599
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 164
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.

Description:

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