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Recently I was helping my family clean out some stuff and we came across this rifle. It was decided that since I am the family gun guy I should have the rifle and honestly I know nothing about it other than it is obviously a curio and relic. If anyone knows the manufacturer, make, caliber, value, etc...it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance for the help.
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Any marks, numbers etc on it anywhere? -
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Italian or Swiss Vetterli.sigpic
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Originally posted by bertoComment
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Yep, it's a Vetterli in the last chambering 6.5mm
Started as single shots, then modified to accept a clip (interesting clips made from sheet metal riveted to wood with a pull string and arrow painted it, evidently they didn't think much of their soldiers intelligence) I have two examples complete with ammo.
The next incarnation was what you have, it was a pretty outdated rifle by then, not a front line troop gun by then.
Cool collectors item, nice find.Comment
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The only markings on it are: the date 1875 on the left side of the barrel, X.6861 on the right side. On the end of the stock, barrel end, there is a 2 (something in between) then a Y. It is noticable that there are other marks but it is not possible to make them out. Thank you guys for all the help so far.Comment
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To everyone...Thank you so much for all your help. It has been greatly appreciated.Comment
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