Original Swiss Waffenfabrik Bern M1878 Vetterli 10.4mm Repeating Magazine Rifle - Excellent Matching Example with Near Mint Bore - Serial 168041 MG 34 Bolt & Barrel Assembly in overall nice condition

in overall nice condition

and Marines were stationed in her upperworks to sink or explode floating mines

The poster is offered in great condition and only has minor wear to the corners

one said to have been carried by Wild Bill Hickock

as well as 4 guns of  “unknown” pattern

Original Swiss Waffenfabrik Bern M1878 Vetterli 10.4mm Repeating Magazine Rifle - Excellent Matching Example with Near Mint Bore - Serial 168041 MG 34 Bolt & Barrel Assembly in overall nice conditionOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an exceptional and highly appealing example of the Swiss Vetterli Repetiergewehr Model 1878 Magazine Rifle, manufactured by Waffenfabrik Bern and chambered for the 10. 438mm Swiss rimfire cartridge. Serial number 168041, this rifle remains in excellent condition and represents one of the most advanced military arms of the 19th century. Introduced in 1867, the Vetterli rifle system was revolutionary for its