Fine Modern & Antique Arms - March 2023 : Sale A0323 Lot 729
A SWISS 10.4mm (VETTERLI) SINGLE-SHOT MODEL 1870 CADET RIFLE, no visible serial number,

Product Details

* A SWISS 10.4mm (VETTERLI) SINGLE-SHOT MODEL 1870 CADET RIFLE, no visible serial number,
circa 1870, with octagonal to round blued 29in. barrel, ramp and blade fore-sight, elevating rear-sight, tubular receiver with large cocking piece to bolt, turned down bolt-handle and rear-mounted cocking indicator, walnut straight-hand three-quarter stock (cracked through and repaired at wrist) with iron furniture including single barrel-band and moulded nose-cap with provision for clearing rod (absent)

* Please note this item is subject to 5% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only).

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Estimate £200-300

Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament