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Lot 460: Two Swiss Bolt Action Rifles

Two Swiss Bolt Action Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 3, 2010

Lot 460: Two Swiss Bolt Action Rifles

Two Swiss Bolt Action Rifles

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 3, 2010

Estimated Price: $750 - $1,100
Price Realized:
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A) Vetterli Model 1878 Bolt Action Rifle

Manufacturer: Vetterli
Model: 1869 Infantry
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 10.4 mm
Barrel: 33 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1599
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 92
Class: Antique
Description:

Blade front sight and rear sight graduated to 1,200 meters, with the notch mounted on an extendable rod graduated to 1600 meters. Buttplate, barrel, trigger, rear sight base and cartridge elevator numbered to gun. Smooth fancy walnut straight grip stock with sling swivels and a smooth buttplate.

Rating Definition:

Arsenal refurbished showing 97% of the blue finish, with light spotting and handling marks. Stock is good as repaired, with filler on the left side of the forearm and at the wrist, and light scratches overall. Mechanically excellent.



B) Swiss K-31 Straight Pull Rifle with Sling and Bayonet

Manufacturer: Waffenfabrik Bern
Model: Bolt Action
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 7.5 Swiss
Barrel: 25 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1599
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 92
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

Drift adjustable blade front and tangent notch rear sights, with the "Swiss Cross in Shield" on top of the receiver ring and the serial number on the left side of the receiver next to import marks. Numbers match on the receiver, barrel, bolt and magazine. Smooth stock, with a brown leather sling and a flat steel buttplate. With a Neuhausen production bayonet, 11 3/4 inches in length, smooth wood grips and a blued metal sheath.

Rating Definition:

Excellent, with 97% of the original blue finish, showing bright edge wear, a few areas of gray patina and scattered scratches and handling marks. Stock is good, with varnish loss and scratches. Mechanically very good.



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