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  • Auction Catalog #1040
  • Lot #4308
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Lot 4308: Four Vetterli Bolt Action Rifles

Four Vetterli Bolt Action Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 24, 2022

Lot 4308: Four Vetterli Bolt Action Rifles

Four Vetterli Bolt Action Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 24, 2022

Estimated Price: $1,200 - $1,800
Price Realized:
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A) Waffenfabrik Bern M81 Rifle

Manufacturer: Waffenfabrik Bern
Model: M81
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 41 swiss
Barrel: 32 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 666
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Slight Darkening - Light to moderate pitting
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:

B) Swiss Vetterli Model 1871 Rifle

Manufacturer: Vetterli
Model: 1871
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 11 mm
Barrel: 33 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 666
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Good - Some light pitting or frosted appearance
Rating:

OF - FAIR- some major parts replaced; minor replacement parts may be required; metal rusted, may be lightly pitted all over, vigorously cleaned; rounded edges of metal and wood; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal partly obliterated; wood scratched, bruised, cracked or repaired where broken; in fair working order or can be easily repaired and placed in working order.

WB - WOOD IS BETTER FOR THE PERCENT OF FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

Stock nosecap absent.

C) German Spandau GEW. 88 Rifle

Manufacturer: Spandau
Model: GEW88
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 8 mm Mauser
Barrel: 29 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 666
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Slight Darkening - Light to moderate pitting
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.

WB - WOOD IS BETTER FOR THE PERCENT OF FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

"1894" dated. "S" marked receiver.

D) Swiss Waffenfabrik Bern M78 Vetterli Sporting Rifle

Manufacturer: Waffenfabrik Bern
Model: M78
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 41 swiss
Barrel: 23 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 666
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Slight Darkening - Light to moderate pitting
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.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

Barrel cut down. Front sight absent.

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