WAFFENFABRIK BERN M78

Overview

VETTERLI WAFFEN M78 - BOLT-ACTION RIFLE | USED - EXCELLENT 10.4X38MM (41 SWISS) 32"Notes:Vetterli Waffen M78 - Bolt-Action Rifle | Used - ExcellentThe Swiss Vetterli M1878 occupies a landmark position in firearms history as one of the earliest bolt-action repeating military rifles adopted by any standing army, chambered in 10.4x38mm rimfire and fed from a generous 12-round underbarrel tube magazine - a capability that gave Swiss infantry a decisive rate-of-fire advantage over single-shot contemporaries in the 1870s. This example presents in used-excellent condition with its original blued finish and period wood stock admirably preserved for a rifle of its era, representing a meaningful acquisition for the serious 19th-century military arms collector.Type: RifleManufacturer: Vetterli Waffen (Swiss)Model: M78Caliber: 10.4x38mm Rimfire (41 Swiss)Barrel Length: 32"Finish: BlueGrip/Furniture Material: Original Military Wood StockCapacity: 12+1 (tubular magazine)Action: Bolt-Action, Tube-Fed RepeaterTrigger: Standard Swiss military single-stage - consistent with period specificationCondition: Used - Excellent | Metalwork retains strong blue with age-appropriate patina; stock solid and intact with no structural compromise; bolt timing and lockup mechanically soundIncludes: Firearm only - Note: 10.4x38mm is a rimfire cartridge; commercial ammunition is scarce and prospective buyers should research sourcing or custom-load options prior to purchase