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  • SIG Vetterli 1868 Prototype - x of 21 - sn 5xx
  • SIG Vetterli 1868 Prototype - x of 21 - sn 5xx
  • SIG Vetterli 1868 Prototype - x of 21 - sn 5xx
  • SIG Vetterli 1868 Prototype - x of 21 - sn 5xx
  • SIG Vetterli 1868 Prototype - x of 21 - sn 5xx
  • SIG Vetterli 1868 Prototype - x of 21 - sn 5xx
  • SIG Vetterli 1868 Prototype - x of 21 - sn 5xx
  • SIG Vetterli 1868 Prototype - x of 21 - sn 5xx
  • SIG Vetterli 1868 Prototype - x of 21 - sn 5xx
  • SIG Vetterli 1868 Prototype - x of 21 - sn 5xx
  • SIG Vetterli 1868 Prototype - x of 21 - sn 5xx
  • SIG Vetterli 1868 Prototype - x of 21 - sn 5xx
  • SIG Vetterli 1868 Prototype - x of 21 - sn 5xx
  • Scan from Grenacher text noting 21 prototype units manufactured as centerfire were delivered to Italy for testing.
  • SIG Vetterli 1868 Prototype - x of 21 - sn 5xx SIG Vetterli 1868 Prototype - x of 21 - sn 5xx SIG Vetterli 1868 Prototype - x of 21 - sn 5xx SIG Vetterli 1868 Prototype - x of 21 - sn 5xx SIG Vetterli 1868 Prototype - x of 21 - sn 5xx SIG Vetterli 1868 Prototype - x of 21 - sn 5xx SIG Vetterli 1868 Prototype - x of 21 - sn 5xx SIG Vetterli 1868 Prototype - x of 21 - sn 5xx SIG Vetterli 1868 Prototype - x of 21 - sn 5xx SIG Vetterli 1868 Prototype - x of 21 - sn 5xx SIG Vetterli 1868 Prototype - x of 21 - sn 5xx SIG Vetterli 1868 Prototype - x of 21 - sn 5xx SIG Vetterli 1868 Prototype - x of 21 - sn 5xx Scan from Grenacher text noting 21 prototype units manufactured as centerfire were delivered to Italy for testing.

    SIG Vetterli 1868 Prototype - x of 21 - sn 5xx

    SIG Neuhausen


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    SKU:
    RA1868-512
    Type:
    Antique
    Model:
    Vetterli 1868 Prototype
    Caliber:
    10.4
    Grading:
    95% - Excellent
    Magazine:
    No

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    Product Description

    This prototype Vetterli 1868 is in excellent condition with 95% original finish. As this is a prototype, the steel was not blued and is correctly in the white. 5/5 Bore. 5/5 Stock. Stock has very limited handling wear and has faint tiger striping. Light patina along the top of the barrel and receiver. Bore is in great shape with sharp rifling. Antique; no import engraving.

    This Vetterli 1868 is a single shot, centerfire carbine. The production model Vetterli 1868 is a rimfire rifle, which makes this quite unique. This model is an early prototype (Versuchswaffe - "experimental weapon") manufactured by SIG Neuhausen, designed by Friedrich Vetterli. It has a rotating dust cover sleeve, a similar feature found on the production Vetterli Cadet model.  Even though it lacks a bayonet lug, the Yatagan bayonet was intended to be issued with it.

    This is a unique piece for any Swiss Vetterli collector as this is one of 21 examples produced for Italian trials, as noted in the book Schweizer Militärgewehre Hinterladung 1860-1990 by Ernst Grenacher. Please refer to the scanned page in the product photos noting this point.

    Antique; no import engraving.

    FFL is not required for delivery in most jurisdictions.
    See our How To Order page for instructions.
    How does grading work? Is this safe to fire? See our Frequently Asked Questions.

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    Type Antique
    Model Vetterli 1868 Prototype
    Caliber 10.4
    Grading 95% - Excellent
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