Converting to Centerfire, making Ammunition, Loading for and SHOOTING the Swiss Vetterli Infantry Rifle with Bob Kull; Sporterized M71 Vetterli - compliments of Paul Pelfrey; Paul Pelfrey's Muzzleloading Vetterli Project

Detailed Comparison of the Swiss Vetterlis. Model 1869 Vetterli. Barrel Length: 33.1inches Overall Length: 51.2 inches Weight: 10.16 lbs empty Chambering: 10.4x38 (.41) Swiss Rimfire Capacity: 12 round tubular magazine Bayonet: Model 1863 Socket bayonet. Model 1870 Cadet Rifle. Barrel Length: 26.75 inches Overall Length: 45.25 inches Weight: 7. ...

The Vetterli was, simultaneously, the first bolt-action military rifle using metallic-cased ammunition; the first bolt action repeating rifle adopted by any nation; and the last of the large-bore black-powder designs approved for military use.

The Vetterli was the first magazine fed rifle adopted for universal service in Europe. While at the time of it's adoption, the Vetterli was the most advanced service rifle in Europe, but the late 1880's it was the most obsolete.

Vetterli Disassembly Instructions. Step 1. Make certain the rifle is unloaded, then remove the screw from the left side of the receiver. Step 2. Remove the cartridge elevator assembly from the bottom of receiver. The assembly is composed of two components. Note: Model 1869s assembly has the trigger-guard attached. ...

Description: The Model 1878 Bayonet is a huge blade, and when mounted on a Vetterli, the combination stands 6 feet in height. The 1878, along with the 1881 and 1887 are mounted on the right side of the Vetterli, much like a socket bayonet, rather than under the barrel.

Note: so far we've recorded no serial numbers for Vetterli's produced by Zürich Zeughaus. Model 1870 Cadet Rifle

The Model 1869 Swiss Vetterli was the first repeating rifle to be adopted by any army as it's standard round. The Schmidt-Rubin series of rifles are some of the most accurate standard issue military rifles ever produced.

Detailed Production Totals for the Vetterli Rifle Series. Table of Contents: A. Monthly Production Figures for the Model 1869/71 Vetterli Rifle B. Monthly Production figures for the Model 1871 Stutzer Rifle and Carbine C. Vetterli Production Totals for Eidgenössische Waffenfabrik Monthly Production Figures for the Model 1869/71 Vetterli Rifle

The Vetterli bolt is easy to drill with a good steel bit. Some cutting oil and a slow speed helps keep cool. Stone off any burrs on the bolt face around the hole but don't chamfer or take any material off the face. The pin itself is a job! (But see more below for an easier way.)