Safe bullet to use in my Vetterli?
Are these hard cast bullets safe to use in my Vetterli? I'm looking to load my first rounds. Read More
View ArticleProofs
I will be receiving an M-1869 soon and it was suggested that that I look at the proof marks to determine if the weapon is military or private. Are there any reference materials out there that would...
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Impulse Vetterli buy
I wasn't particularly in the market for one but my LGS had one on gunbroker so I bid on it and low and behold I won.Did some preliminary searching on year of make, etc... but I'm stuck.Enjoy the...
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What do I have? (M69 Stutzer?)_Pics Added
Hi folks, I recently bought this Stutzer. The seller was in a rush so I didn´t have time to do some prior research about what exactly I was buying: I just knew it was a bargain at 70 bucks Read More
View ArticleLee Swiss .41 seater die improvement
The seater in the Lee .41 die was pretty much useless for the .430310 flatnosed bullet I was using. I removed the seater and replaced it with a 10mm socket bit (the 3/8" socket bit also worked). I...
View ArticleM1869 double trigger take down-photo added
Went to the web and they have instructions on taking apart an 1871 with single triggers. There is no 'magazine cut off' in these pictures so the procedure appears to be different on my double set...
View Articleswissrifles.com
On the Swissrifles.com website there are lists of production totals for the various manufacturers of the Vetterli; does anyone know of a reference to this material? Also, there is a list of known...
View Article69/71 Vetterli with a swept-back bolt handle
I noticed on another forum a member raised a question regarding his 69/71 Model Vetterli (Ost-Schweizerische Buchenmacher, St Gallen s/n 15873) that has a swept-back bolt handle which brought the...
View ArticleHeresy?
Here is my situation. I've 2 rifles that both have the last 5 - 6 inches of bore so pitted & rough that you would think they were stored stuck down in the mud for a 100 years. Both are also...
View Article69/71 Dignity restored
Have had this MW manufactured 69/71 for a few years now, originally bought her with plans of parting her out but then she arrive. Bore was beautiful, everything was solid, all the piece part were...
View ArticleNew subclassification? M1869 Stutzer
Post 1 One of the most common questions asked seems to be “tell me something about my gun.” I looking at some of the web sites out there that contain the Swiss Vetterli rifle I have seen no...
View Articleminimum cartridge length
2.18" overall length cartridges work well in my rifle's magazine. I made up a few rounds that average approx. 2.09". Is there a safety issue with using cartridges that short (single shot, of course)?
View Article.348 or 8mm brass
If .348 Winchester brass works fine (after some experimentation and a wasted case or two...or more), is there any reason to try 8mm Lebel brass, other than its lower price?
View ArticleTrade parts
I am trying to build up a 69/71 carbine from some parts I have. I have a very good barrel (33 inches from muzzel to threads) that I cannot bring myself to cut down. Does anyone have a good barrel...
View ArticleShot my Italian Vetterli
Bought a kinda junky Italian Vetterli a while back and just let it lie whilst I pondered what to do about it. Finally got motivated and took her down and cleaned her up fixing some and replacing some...
View ArticleLee die question
Problem I seeing with my lee dies is the neck is expanding to much. I am sizing my bullets to .427" for my barrel and my bullets almost fall in to the case after sizing & de-capping them, also...
View ArticleHardened Bolt on Vetterli m78?
I'm new to the forum and Swiss arms so please bare with me. I found a nice Vetterli using the Classified Ads on this forum. The firing pin had been converted to centerfire and the bolt had signs of...
View ArticleVetterli 69/71 - BP only?
Over in a German Board, a Forum member is seeking advice re. suitable starting load data for his newly acquired Vetterli 69/71. On a more basic line, is it safe to shoot a 69/71 with nitro powder or...
View ArticleEasy way to remove magazine tube
I just pulled two tubes out in 5 minutes real easy. Lock your vise grips in a vice. On the end of the tube that fits into the receiver there is a small rectangular part on the bottom of the tube....
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