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Lot 9063
Swiss Vetterli Model 1878
Sale 2029 - Arms, Armor and Militaria Online
Lots Open
Aug 27, 2024
Lots Close
Sep 10, 2024
Timed Online / Cincinnati
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Estimate
$300 - 500
Price Realized
$240
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
Swiss Vetterli Model 1878
10.4x42mm. 33.2" barrel length. SN: 170436. Blued metal finish with straight wrist Walnut stock mounting adjustable rear leaf notch and front blade sights and a crescent buttplate. Bolt-action repeating rifle fed by an integral tube magazine. Left receiver is struck with the {Swiss Cross}/WAFFENFABRIK/BERN, indicating it was made in Switzerland for military service. Model marking reads M.78, and the rifle additionally shows scattered {Cross/Initial} inspection stamps overall. Majority of visible serial numbers match, but the number on the bolt body does not. Stock retains matching serial numbers and legible inspection cartouches. Comes with leather sling with brass buckle, and a cleaning rod.
This lot is located in Cincinnati.
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