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Lot 222: Two Swiss Military Longarms

Two Swiss Military Longarms

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 10, 2010

Lot 222: Two Swiss Military Longarms

Two Swiss Military Longarms

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 10, 2010

Estimated Price: $850 - $1,200
Price Realized:
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A) Schmidt-Rubin Model 1889/11 Rifle

Manufacturer: Swiss
Model: 1889/11
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 7.5mm
Barrel: 30 inch round
Finish: walnut
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1054
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 57
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

Blade and tangent sights, with matching numbers and Swiss cross on the barrel, receiver, magazine, rear sight, bolt and buttplate. Smooth straight grip stock with sling swivels and a "K" cartouche stamped on the comb. Complete with metal muzzle/front sight cover.

Rating Definition:

Very fine, with 85% original blue finish with the balance a smooth brown patina with limited minor spotting. The stock and handguard are fine with a couple minor dents and some minor dings and scratches more numerous on the buttstock. Mechanically excellent.



B) Vetterli Model 1878 Bolt Action Rifle

Manufacturer: Vetterli
Model: 1878
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 10.4 mm
Barrel: 33 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1054
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 57
Class: Antique
Description:

Blade front sight and rear sight graduated to 1,200 meters. Buttplate, barrel, trigger, rear sight, and cartridge elevator numbered to gun. The stock has a boxed "D8+CI" stamped on the comb and a "M" cartouche on the buttstock.

Rating Definition:

Fine, with 70% original blue finish remaining with the balance a smooth brown patina with some scattered minor spotting. The wood is fine with a few shallow gouges on the buttstock (left side), along with some minor dings and scratches. Mechanically excellent.



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