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Sig M1869/71 Vetterli 10.4x38mmR SN: 88478

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Sig M1869/71 Vetterli 10.4x38mmR SN: 88478
Antique Swiss military tube-fed bolt action service rifle chambered in 10.4×38mmR Swiss centerfire, manufactured by Société Industrielle Suisse (SIG) circa 1870's. This rifle has been converted from rimfire to centerfire but can be easily converted back. Features a blued & case hardened finish, 33" barrel, blade front sight, elevation adjustable rear sight graduated from 200 to 1,000 meters, 12 round tubular magazine, smooth trigger, finger rest trigger guard, cocked indicator on the rear if the bolt, cleaning rod, three barrel bands, smooth dark brown leather sling, checkered wood forend and straight grip shoulder stock with smooth metal buttplate. Matching serial numbers are found on the barrel, receiver and lifter. Other markings: Receiver -"SOC.IND.SUISSE/[swiss cross]/SYST.VETTERLIN” & “+/K". & Barrel – “W”, “A76”, “+/W”, “+/V”, “+/6” & [shield]. Include 50 round of hand loaded ammunition. The case hardened receiver displays a soft mottled grey patina with traces of color and the balance of the metal surfaces display an aged brown patina. Action is mechanically sound, the bore is pristine and the wood stocks are very good with scattered blemishes. Condition is NRA Fine. ***Antique Firearm***