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SWISS VETTERLI BOLT ACTION SCHUETZEN RIFLE.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:250.00 USD Estimated At:500.00 - 700.00 USD
SWISS VETTERLI BOLT ACTION SCHUETZEN RIFLE.
Cal. 41 CF. NSN. Bbl. 30 5/8" heavy oct. Bbl. fitted w/ tangent windage adj. rear sight graduated to 1,000 meters. Blade dovetail front sight. Right bbl. flat fitted w/ bayonet lug, likely to qualify for military shooting matches. Solid underrib w/ 2 cleaning rod ferrules, the lower of which has sling swivel. Has wooden wiping rod w/ rounded horn tip. Demountable schuetzen style trigger guard. Double set triggers & schuetzen style prong buttplate. Walnut half stock w/ checkered grip. Cheekpiece on left side. Schnabel tip forend has 1 fastening wedge. Plugged hole ahead of trigger guard, likely for palm rest. Vintage leather sling w/ hooks. CONDITION: stock has moderate overall wear w/ scratches & handling marks. Notable fine crack in right side of forend through wedge escutcheon. Receiver turning gray w/ peppery oxidation. Bolt sleeve has 50% original blue. Bbl. has 60% thinning original blue w/ high point wear. Good bore w/ strong lands but streaks of oxidation & fouling. (01-17651/RW). ANTIQUE. $500-700.