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Lot 460:Two Swiss Bolt Action Rifles

December 3rd, 2010|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 460:Two Swiss Bolt Action Rifles

December 3rd, 2010|Rock Island, IL
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Two Swiss Bolt Action Rifles

A) Vetterli Model 1878 Bolt Action Rifle

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.

ConditionArsenal 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.
Details
ManufacturerVetterli
Model1869 Infantry
TypeRifle
Serial number
ClassAntique
Caliber / Gauge10.4 mm
Barrel33 inch round
Finishblue
Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views1630
Catalog page92

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

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.

ConditionExcellent, 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.
Details
ManufacturerWaffenfabrik Bern
ModelBolt Action
TypeRifle
Serial number
ClassCurio & Relic Long Gun
Caliber / Gauge7.5 Swiss
Barrel25 inch round
Finishblue
Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views1630
Catalog page92
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