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A SCARCE 10.4mm (VETTERLI) BOLT-ACTION SERVICE-RIFLE, MODEL '1871 SYSTEM VETTERLIN', no visible serial number.
possibly commercial or private purchase, early production with octagonal to round 30 3/4in. blued barrel (finish faded), block and blade fore-sight, elevating tangent rear-sight, tubular bolt housing with turned down bolt handle, side loading with hinged gate, figured chequered walnut butt-stock and three-quarter length walnut fore-end with concealed magazine and two iron barrel-bands, 'sharp-shooter' double set triggers, spurred trigger-guard and iron under-barrel clearing rod
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Estimate £400-600
Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament