Side deals
So Rock Island auctions had a nice Stutzer for sale that at the last minute was taken off. I am puzzled, any comments? Maybe one of you guys made a side deal????
View ArticlePicked up a 69/71
A few weeks ago I was advertising on my local Armslist board for a French Gras when a fellow emailed me and said that he had a Vetterli and would I be interested in it. That particular rifle was...
View ArticleSWISS Model 1869/71 Vetterli Question
Hello Everyone…Need some qualified, honest feedback please.I have been eyeballing this particular SWISS Model 1869/71 Vetterli on Empire Arms website for a couple of weeks, and I pulled the trigger...
View Articlevet on auction
Repetiergewehr Vetterli Model 1869/71 10 mm, Lot #258 =11px (Sale Order: 258 of 321) Time Remaining: 15 Hours 20 Minutes=13pxHigh Bid:$ 75.00 by B****i BID NOW $80.00or Enter a maximum bid...
View ArticleHow to unload a Vetterli?
Is there any better way to empty the tubular magazine of a Vetterli rifle than repeating 12x times the bolt action process?
View ArticleVetterli parts
I am looking for the metal strap that holds the barrel to the stock half way down the barrel. This Vetterli M81 has a s/n 0f 206775 Any idea where to buy one?
View ArticleEnd of SR 4759 production
My Vetterli is very happy with parashooter's recommended loading using SR 4759. I selected this powder based upon his earlier summary: "For me, the solution to good burning and ignition in the...
View ArticleLots of info about the elevation adjusting of the rear sights but how is it...
There is a lot one can find about the elevation of the rear sights of a Vetterli, the sight in it self almost is a piece of art, but how were/are left-right adjustments made? The M81 rifles have a...
View Article1869 Vetterli?
Good Morning All. Just received what appears to be a 1869 Vetterli with the serial number 51,373. The inscription on the receiver is "Soc. Ind. Suisse" with a Swiss Cross below and under the cross is...
View ArticleVetterli Firing Pin Carriers
If you're ordering a Teflon Carrier for your Vetterli, make out your check to Latigo St.Marie, not Swiss Products. This is not a production item.You should send your check for $5 or drop a $5 bill in...
View ArticleM69/71 Date and Location of Manufacture
Hello all, I have recently acquired an M1869/71 Vetterli with (mostly) matching numbers off Gunbroker. I'm excited to get her up and running again, but I have a few questions. First, I'm looking to...
View ArticleSummary of parental cases for the .41 Swiss
Just a question; What caliber brass do you use to form .41Swiss cases? I found out that there are already 3 which do work well in my M81 Stutzer; .348W, 8 mm Lebel and .50 Alaskan.
View ArticleGot myself a decent M69
Hi folks, I was lucky enough to find an M69 a few days ago. SIG made, s/N around 58XXX. It´s an M1869 and it keeps both the dust cover plate on the right side and the magazine cut-off on the left....
View Articlecleaning
Hey Norm, what was that process you use to get the rust off of small parts...electro supthin or another.
View ArticleThanks to All
From a long time lurker to this forum, thanks to all for posting information on how to get a Swiss Vetterli shooting again. I traded for a model 78/81 several months ago and have managed, with the...
View ArticleHow do you date a Vetterli Stutzer by its serial number??
OK; firstly, I'm ready for the flack..''Look in the Archives". Been there, done that. Here's the quandary.Our information shows two things; firstly the production run which I quote:(Source: Swiss...
View ArticleExtra Tall front sight for Vetterli wanted; who is willing to make one for me?
I have a Vetterli Stutzer in perfect mechanical condition and want to shoot it in Veteran Military Rifle matches. Well-known problem is that those are shot at 100 meters over here in Holland,which...
View Articlevon Erlach und Cie. Thun Vetterli Info
I have an 1869 Swiss Vetterli marked von Erlach und Cie. Thun, Serial 21440. The serial doesn't seem to be in the range listed for the manufacturer, unless I am just overlooking it on the info pages...
View ArticleNew M78 Vetterli owner, firing pin drops on closing the bolt?
Hello Everyone, I am a new Swiss Vetterli rifle owner.I plan to start shooting my rifle. While cleaning it, I noticed if I close the bolt forcefully the firing pin will drop or "fire" without touching...
View ArticleFiring pins
Hello all, I'm new to vettelis. I just picked up a cute carbine that I believe is a cut down rifle. the front band is very close to the rear band. It is missing the firing pin. The bolt has already...
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