Original Italian Vetterli Model 1870/87 service rifle in 10.4x47mmR, stored in Ethiopia for the past century. Fair condition, bolts open and close correctly (some may have a broken sear/trigger spring). Front sight base present; front sight blade and cleaning rod may vary. Hand select option available, chosen from the best on hand. Sold as-is.
$299.99
67 in stock
We just received a small quantity of original Italian Vetterli Model 1870/87 rifles. All rifles are chambered in the 10.4x47mmR cartridge.
The condition is fair overall condition. These rifles have been in storage in Ethiopia for a century. All bolts open and close correctly on the rifles, however some may have a broken sear/trigger spring. They will have some surface corrosion, surface rust, wear on the metal and dings, dents, scratches, etc. in the wood. The rifles may or may not come with a cleaning rod. These rifles may or may not come with a front sight blade, front sight base will be present. These rifles may have some small cracks in the stock and minor pitting. Hand select rifles are generally more towards fair to good overall condition, but please keep in mind these rifles are over 130 years old. We will pick the best out of what is available. May be missing some very small parts such as a front sight or sling swivel, but generally they are mostly complete. The rifles may or may not come with a cleaning rod.
Items are surplus firearms. Firearms are sold as is. No exchange nor refund!
These rifles are considered Antique and therefore do not require any Licenses. A government Photo ID like Drivers License or passport will be required to purchase these rifles, please upload at the checkout. Thanks for your business!
ANTIQUE – NO FFL OR C&R REQUIRED, Only Photo ID.
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2 reviews for Vetterli Model 1870/87 Rifle Caliber 10.4x47mmR B-Grade
ANDREW BAGGETT (verified owner) –
Received a nice rifle complete with rear sight, missing front sight and a cleaning rod. Took it apart, cleaned it, the wood cleaned up nice, after some oven cleaner andn a few applications of boiled linseed oil and tung oil. Now to find some ammo and test for this old war horse!
Matthew Rayner (verified owner) –
I’ve only purchased one B-grade example so far. The stock appears to be solid, and has no visible cracks. The metal retains quite a lot of original bluing. However, the springs are busted, and the front site is missing. I’ll be harvesting the stock, and using it on a better condition c-grade example I own, and replacing its current stock with a split example that I plan on repairing. I’m a bit bummed that the one I paid the most for ended up being a parts gun, but I’m still very happy with the stock itself as I REALLY needed an intact stock. I could use the extra parts as well. I will be purchasing another one in the coming future, so let’s hope it’s a complete rifle without any cracks!