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MODEL 1878 SWISS VETTERLI BOLT ACTION INFANTRY

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:150.00 USD Estimated At:300.00 - 500.00 USD
MODEL 1878 SWISS VETTERLI BOLT ACTION INFANTRY

RIFLE. Cal. 41 Swiss RF. S# 159950. Bbl. 33". Serial numbers match on receiver, bbl., cartridge lifter & trigger. Receiver marked on left side w/ Swiss cross "WAFFENFABRIK BERN M.78". Tangent rear sight graduated to 1,200m. Stud type front sight. Cleaning rod is not present. Walnut stock set. Buttstock marked w/ acceptance mark behind trigger guard. CONDITION: stock set has moderate wear, scratches & handling marks throughout. Metal has traces of thinning blue turning gray & patina w/ wear & scattered handling marks. Good shiny bore w/ sharp lands & several scattered sm. pits. (01-20672/RW). ANTIQUE. $300-500.