1212 SWISS M78 VETTERLI BLACKPOWDER CONVERSION RIFLE.

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This item SOLD at 2025 Aug 08 @ 12:15UTC-04:00 : AST/EDT
Category Firearms & Military
Auction Currency USD
Start Price 150.00 USD
Estimated at 300.00 - 500.00 USD
Cal. 41. S# 167336. Bbl. 23" shortened. No front sight present. Standard Swiss military rear sight graduated to 1500m. Swiss Vetterli rifle converted to in-line percussion style muzzle loader. Blued finish. Walnut stock set with shortened forend & bottom mounted sling swivels. No ramrod present. CONDITION: stock set shows the expected scattered dings, handling marks, scratches & light chips. Metal retains 40% arsenal blue with overall fading to gray, some scratches & oxidation. Bolt falls to rear when cycled & will likely need attention before gun is functional. Bore is dark with scattered oxidation patches but evident rifling. (01-27166/MJC). ANTIQUE. $300-500.