1886?Swiss rifle who knows details and value

JES

November 25, 2011 14:28

I had a guy offer this question to me but any info I got was vague. About all I know about it is it is swiss, caliber unknown, bore is good and his father bought it at an auction. He wants to sell it on GB but has no info and I don't either.

He did not leave me with the rifle but I took the best pics I could and passed on what he told me. Not much to go on I know

Thank you!!!!!!!

Jack

http://s204.photobucket.com/albums/bb70/jackgunspics/swiss rifle/

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  Hangfire

  November 25, 2011 15:00

  Take a look here, Jack..
  
  http://www.militaryrifles.com/switzerland/SwissVet.htm

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  JES

  November 25, 2011 15:51

  Thanks for THAT wealth of info!!! What's a good starting price for the bucket of bolts, sorry but when you pretty much have to convert the gun cause there is no factory ammo, you got a lot of cash tied up in it. Whew!!!
  
  Thanks very much and I appreciate it
  
  Jack

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  rufe-snow

  November 25, 2011 16:04

  It appears to be a Model 1869/71 Swiss Vetterli, chambered for their .41 rimfire cartridge. Over and above the lack of .41 rimfire ammo on the market, it's in terrible condition because of the pitting and misuse. Difficult to sell other then for parts or as a wallhanger/conversation piece.

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