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*SOLD* Waffenfabrik Bern M78 Blue 33" *EARLY BOLT ACTION SWISS MILITARY RIFLE*

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  • Waffenfabrik Bern M78 Blue 33" *EARLY BOLT ACTION SWISS MILITARY RIFLE*
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Item Description

 
Bryant Ridge Auction Company is pleased to present this antique bolt action rifle today for a penny start auction, this is the Swiss Waffenfabrik Bern M78 Vetterli.
 

SPECIFICATIONS
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Manufacturer:
 Waffenfabrik Bern
Model: M78 Vetterli
Serial: 165828
Caliber: 10.4mm Swiss rimfire
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 33"
Optics/Sights: Adjustable rear, Fixed front
Stock/Grips: Smooth Wood
Action: Tube fed Bolt Action
Markings: Standard



Bryant Ridge's Analysis:

The Vetterli rifles were a series of Swiss army service rifles in use from 1869 to 1889, when they were replaced with Schmidt–Rubin rifles. Modified Vetterlis were also used by the Italian Army.

The Swiss Vetterli rifles combined the American Winchester Model 1866's tubular magazine with a regular bolt featuring for the first time two opposed rear locking lugs. This novel type of bolt was a major improvement over the simpler Dreyse and Chassepot bolt actions. The Vetterli was also the first repeating bolt-action rifle to feature a self-cocking action and a small caliber bore.

Due to the Swiss Federal Council's early 1866 decision to equip the army with a breechloading repeating rifle, the Vetterli rifles were, at the time of their introduction, the most advanced military rifles in Europe. The Vetterli was the replacement for the Eidgenössischer Stutzer 1851, an Amsler-Milbank metallic cartridge conversion from previous Swiss muzzle-loading rifles.

To accelerate the sluggish production of the Vetterli rifles, the federal authorities built a new arms factory in Berne, the Eidgenössische Waffenfabrik (W+F), in 1875. That factory produced the 1878 variant of the Vetterli rifle. Its some 25 improvements included a new bayonet and lug, improved sights and a finger hook on the trigger guard. A Stutzer variant with a Stecher action, but otherwise identical to the rifle, was also produced.

 
Condition and Contents:
As you can see in the many high resolution photos, this Vetterli is in excellent condition, showing what we consider to be less than normal signs of military use for a rifle of this incredible age.

Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders. 
 

Shipping Details

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Payment Details

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Return Policy

We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders. 
 

 

Additional Details

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