Swiss Vetterli model 1871

Willing to trade for possibly a really old pump action, lever action or semi auto shotgun or possibly something else of interest 

The Swiss Vetterli Model 1871 is a bolt-action rifle that was a significant advancement in military firearms technology at the time of its introduction. It combined the tubular magazine design of the American Winchester Model 1866 with a bolt featuring two opposed rear locking lugs, making it a more reliable and efficient repeater than previous designs. The Vetterli was the first repeating rifle widely adopted for military service and was the first to feature a self-cocking action and a small caliber bore. It has a 11-round tubular magazine located under the barrel. Adopte   by the Swiss military in 1869, with the M1871 eliminating the loading gate cover. The Vetterli was the first repeating rifle widely adopted for military service and was the first to feature a self-cocking action and a small caliber bbore.the gun is in all original condition with nice patina.. thos would make a awesome collectors piece willing to ship on buyers expense  it isa big heavy long gun