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The Swiss Vetterli rifle, designed by Swiss designer Friedrich Vetterli, the manager of the Neuhausen factory, was adopted in both Switzerland and Italy. It utilized a Henry (Winchester) M1866 type tubular magazine and a bolt system derived from the German Dreyse needle fire rifle. The Swiss Vetterli was the first repeating rifle widely adopted for military service. It was originally adopted by the Swiss military in 1868 and was the most advanced military rifle of its time. It went into widespread production with the M1869 and was improved several times, first with the M1871 which eliminated the loading gate cover, which proved to be redundant. Using a rimfire cartridge, the Vetterli was the first repeating bolt action rifle to feature a self-cocking action and a small caliber bore. It featured a round 33.1″ blued barrel of 10.4 mm x 38 (.41) caliber which was secured to the walnut full stock by two barrel bands. It had a 12 round capacity in its tubular magazine enclosed in the wooden fore stock. In 1875 a new production factory was opened in Bern which produced the M1878. It featured some 25 improvements, including a new bayonet and lug, improved sights and a finger hook on the trigger guard.
- Action: Bolt
- Barrel: 33"
- Caliber: .41 Swiss
- Capacity: 12
- Length of Pull: 12"
- Overall Length: 51.7"
- Sights: Wood
- Stock: Adj Rear, Fixed Front
Package Includes:
Rifle, Soft Case, Reloading Dies, Cast Rounds, Brass Casings.
ANTIQUE RIFLE NO P.A.L. REQUIRED
