Swiss .41 Rimfire Vetterli Swiss Army model 1869 / 1870 Blue & Walnut 33 Inch Very Good Strong Bluing Poss Unfired .41 Swiss caliber Black Powder Cartridge Rifle

Fifty years ago, we had this specimen’s mates hanging from our ceiling, selling them for $12 apiece. We got them at the time from old Mr. Walter Craig of Selma, Alabama. Mr. Walter has now gone on, but his rifles and some of their mates occasionally trickle in. From a young collector here in West Tennessee comes the best looking specimen of the Swiss Vetterli model of 1869 Rifle we ever remember having. Bluing is quite strong throughout, and overrules the brown patina portions 3 to 1 by our estimae. Stock and forend scouring is only moderate; and not the original web pattern checkering on the back area of the forend. We rate it as Very Good finishwise, but photos ought to suffice for our distinguished shoppers to judge finish grade for themselves. Designed and ordered in 1866, the Vetterli, named after its designer, was the most advanced rifle of its day. It was an 11 Shot, bolt action repeater that used a tubular magazine and fired a powerful tapered case .41 caliber cartridge. Since it was a black powder cartridge, this specimen has about 30 percent moderate pitting in its bore, mostly at the back areas. Rifling is strong and sharp toward the muzzle. We’re offering this very nice .41 Swiss Rimfire rifle, close to 150 years old, for only $ 389.00. Illinois buyers must furnish FOID Copy. Hawaii, New Jersey, and New York City non-dealers / non-C&Rs must transfer through an FFL. C&R License OK for HI NJ. No license required in other jurisdictions. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> $20 flat fee lower 48 states; $60 Alaska, Hawaii or Puerto Rico, UPS Ground or USPS Priority with full insurance coverage. Offers to buy must be for the registered user with his/her own money. Don’t let your buddies use your account, that kind of thing smells like felony level straw purchase attempt. MC/Visa/Discover/USPS MO paid orders shipped ASAP. 7 extra day hold on checks. FFL ok by fax, e-mail or mail, please ask your dealer to put your name on there. We offer 7 day money back on used guns and items, but No Returns on New in Box guns or on Lay-aways or ammo. We do not pay transfer fees or return shipping. New guns have factory warranties and we are not a warranty station. We accept lay-away with 20% down, balance in 90 days - lay aways not refundable, though. Internet phone hours 8:30 – 4:30 CST Mon - Fri CST. Local pickup available. Robertson Trading Post 117 Front Street PO Box 365 Henderson, Tennessee 38340 We Buy, Sell, or Trade. We always have, since 1952.