Incomplete Swiss Vetterli Rifle

Description

Incomplete Swiss Vetterli Rifle

10.4x38mmR. 33" barrel length. SN: 185078. Blued and bright metal finish faded to dark brown patina overall mounting walnut straight wrist stock and full length forend. Bolt-action internal tube magazine fed repeating rifle mounting adjustable tangent rear notch and front blade sights. Left receiver struck with the Swiss Cross above WAFFENFABRIK/BERN/M.78. Item is missing the firing pin, firing pin spring, and cocking piece. {ANTIQUE}

This lot is located in Cincinnati.

Condition
Poor to Fair. Bore is Frosty with patina throughout and some light pitting. Metal finish is a dark brown patina overall with some nicks on the edges, and flecked oxidation. Stock dented and scratched with signs of sanding and refinish. Item is missing multiple components and does not function.

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Incomplete Swiss Vetterli Rifle

Lot 4074

Estimate $100-$200

Mar 4, 2026, 11:13 AM EST

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Cincinnati, OH, United States

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