10.4 Rimfire Swiss Vetterli model 1869/71 rifle
Very good overall condition for one of these!
Excellent bore and action
Matching number throughout
Barrel Length: 33.1inches
Overall Length: 51.2 inches
Weight: 10.4 lbs empty
Chambering: 10.4x38 (.41) Swiss Rimfire
Rifling: 4 groove, RH twist, 1 in 26"
Velocity: 1425 fps
Capacity: 12 (11 round tubular magazine +1 in the chamber)In 1871 the Model 1869 was updated with an improved elevator system and simplified receiver. The loading gate was omitted as was the magazine cut-off, which had previously appeared on the left side of the receiver
Over the course of it's production life, several other modifications were made to the Model 1869/71. The modifications include tighter barrel tolerances, the omission of the ejection port cover, improvements of the front and rear sights, and the omission of the gas escape holes above the chamber. This one still retains the early gas escape holes.
No license required as antique/ curio
P&P £25.00 Uk
Collection/inspection strictly by appointment only