Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this bolt-action rifle for a penny-start auction, this is the Vetterli M1870.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Vetterli
Model: M1870
Serial: CB788
Date of Manufacture: 1883
Caliber: The Most Common Caliber is 10.4×47mmR
Model: M1870
Serial: CB788
Date of Manufacture: 1883
Caliber: The Most Common Caliber is 10.4×47mmR
Finish: Blued
Barrel Length: 34"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Front Blade with Adjustable V-Notch Rear
Stock/Grips: Smooth Hardwood Straight Grip Stock
Action: Bolt-Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Vetterli M1870 is a historically significant bolt-action military rifle developed in the late 19th century and adopted by Kingdom of Italy as one of its first standardized cartridge rifles, designed by Swiss engineer Friedrich Vetterli. Introduced in 1870, the rifle was chambered in 10.4×47mmR, a black powder cartridge, and represented a major technological step forward from earlier muzzle-loading and single-shot breechloading firearms. The M1870 initially featured a single-shot bolt-action system, but it would later evolve into repeating variants such as the M1870/87, which incorporated a tubular magazine beneath the barrel, influenced in part by contemporary designs like those of Benjamin Tyler Henry. The bolt itself is a robust design with dual opposed locking lugs and a cock-on-closing action, contributing to smooth operation and strong lockup for the time period. Typically equipped with a long barrel and a full-length wooden stock, the rifle was intended for infantry use and optimized for black powder ballistics at extended ranges. It features a ladder-style rear sight graduated for long-distance shooting and a front post sight, reflecting the military doctrine of the era. The construction is solid and somewhat heavy, but this weight helped absorb recoil and stabilize the rifle during firing. Over time, many Vetterli rifles were updated or converted, including later rechambering to smaller calibers such as 6.5×52mm Carcano in the early 20th century, though these conversions required significant modification. While the original M1870 is now considered obsolete as a military firearm, it remains an important milestone in the evolution of bolt-action rifles, bridging the gap between early breechloaders and more advanced repeating rifles. Today, surviving examples are valued by collectors and historians for their historical significance, distinctive design, and their role in the modernization of European military small arms.
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.
Barrel Length: 34"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Front Blade with Adjustable V-Notch Rear
Stock/Grips: Smooth Hardwood Straight Grip Stock
Action: Bolt-Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Vetterli M1870 is a historically significant bolt-action military rifle developed in the late 19th century and adopted by Kingdom of Italy as one of its first standardized cartridge rifles, designed by Swiss engineer Friedrich Vetterli. Introduced in 1870, the rifle was chambered in 10.4×47mmR, a black powder cartridge, and represented a major technological step forward from earlier muzzle-loading and single-shot breechloading firearms. The M1870 initially featured a single-shot bolt-action system, but it would later evolve into repeating variants such as the M1870/87, which incorporated a tubular magazine beneath the barrel, influenced in part by contemporary designs like those of Benjamin Tyler Henry. The bolt itself is a robust design with dual opposed locking lugs and a cock-on-closing action, contributing to smooth operation and strong lockup for the time period. Typically equipped with a long barrel and a full-length wooden stock, the rifle was intended for infantry use and optimized for black powder ballistics at extended ranges. It features a ladder-style rear sight graduated for long-distance shooting and a front post sight, reflecting the military doctrine of the era. The construction is solid and somewhat heavy, but this weight helped absorb recoil and stabilize the rifle during firing. Over time, many Vetterli rifles were updated or converted, including later rechambering to smaller calibers such as 6.5×52mm Carcano in the early 20th century, though these conversions required significant modification. While the original M1870 is now considered obsolete as a military firearm, it remains an important milestone in the evolution of bolt-action rifles, bridging the gap between early breechloaders and more advanced repeating rifles. Today, surviving examples are valued by collectors and historians for their historical significance, distinctive design, and their role in the modernization of European military small arms.
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
Handgun Standard Shipping with Insurance $50.00
Long Gun Standard Shipping with Insurance $70.00
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Payment MUST be received within 14 days.
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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Additional Information
GunbrokerLink: |
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1170470213 |
BidPrice: |
0.01 |
AuctionEndDate: |
2026-05-03 21:00:00 |
CurrentBid: |
355 |
SoldOutTime: |
2026-05-03 17:16:08 |
