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SWISS M78 VETTERLI BOLT ACTION RIFLE.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:100.00 USD Estimated At:200.00 - 400.00 USD
SWISS M78 VETTERLI BOLT ACTION RIFLE.
Cal. 41 Swiss RF. S# 168852. Bbl. 33". Matching numbers on bbl., trigger, floorplate, buttplate, back half of bolt & rear sight base. Bolt body numbered "1620" likely a separate assembly number. Left side of receiver has Bern arsenal & M.78. markings. Tangent rear sight graduated to 1200m. Blade front sight. Walnut stock set w/ curved buttplate & bottom mounted sling swivels. Faint Swiss cartouche on right side of butt. Replacement cleaning rod present. CONDITION: sanded stock set has a 3" crack to left of upper tang, scattered handling wear & dings. Metal retains 40% arsenal rework blue w/ scattered flaking to brown & oxidation. Fair bore w/ scattered patches of pitting but strong rifling. (01-23672/MJC). ANTIQUE. $200-400.