The Vetterli rifles were a series of Swiss army service rifles in use from 1869 to 1889, [6] when they were replaced with Schmidt–Rubin rifles. Modified Vetterlis were also used by the Italian Army.

The Swiss M78 Vetterli is a quick firing bolt action rifle that was revolutionary in the 1870s. It fired a .41 caliber rimfire cartridge. This rimfire rifle was a big more lead delivery system. Though .41 rimfire cartridges are obsolete now, this rifle can be converted to centerfire and shot once again. SOLD Curio/Relic: Yes

These rifles are often mistakenly marketed as Model 1878 Border Guard Carbines. However, Model 1878 was fitted with carbine style rear sights, and had barrel mounted front sights. A number of fake carbines exists, and are being marketed as real.

2013年1月2日 · The Swiss Vetterli was the first bolt-action magazine-fed rifle ever adopted as a service weapon. The days of $50 Vetterlis are long gone. The current going rate for a Vetterli is $250-500 depending on variation, maker and condition. The Stutzer and carbine versions bring as much as three times what a rifle will.

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W+F Bern Vetterli Model 1878/81 Rifle M.78 .41 Swiss. Very Good-Excellent Condition. Produced by Waffenfabrik Bern. The Vetterli rifle is a rifle designed in Switzerland for the Swiss Army. The Vetterli family of rifles was used in service from 1869 until 1889. These rifles were replaced by the famous Schmidt Rubin series of rifles.

Object Name: Rifle rifle, bolt action Other Terms: Rifle; Firearms; .41 In Physical Description: metal (overall material) wood (overall material) Measurements: average spatial: 52 in; x 132.08 cm overall: 52 in x 1 7/8 in; 132.08 cm x 4.7625 cm average spatial: 33 in; x 83.82 cm

Measurements: overall: 52 1/2 in x 2 3/4 in; 133.35 cm x 6.985 cm. Record Id: nmah_418483. Our collection database is a work in progress. We may update this record based on further research and review. Learn more about our approach to sharing our collection online.

Pre-Owned - Swiss Vetterli M78 Bolt Action .41 33" Rifle. Action: Bolt; Barrel: 33" Caliber:.41 Swiss; Capacity: 12; Length of Pull: 12" Overall Length: 51.7" Sights: Wood; Stock: Adj Rear, Fixed Front; SHIPPING FOR HANDGUNS: $25 LONG GUNS: $35 Looking for more information?

The Vetterli rifle mod. 1878/81 emerged from the Vetterli rifle mod. 1881. Most Vetterli rifle mod. 1878 were changed to Vetterli rifle mod. 1878/81. The production of the Vetterli rifle mod. 1878/81 continued for a long time with system boxes marked "M.78" until they were correctly marked "M.81" (see Vetterli rifle mod. 1881).