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  1. Swiss Weapons Forum
    Hey! I just got my hands on a sweet Vetterli and I'm trying to identify the manafactured year. For what I read here (swissrifles dot com), it may be a Model 1869 since it has the loading gate, loading mechanism where you have to remove the trigger guard and the exact same lenght. The serial...
  2. Swiss Weapons Forum
    The other day I came across a swiss 1889 with a shortened magazine. The magazine was shortened to 6 rounds, but besides this change, everything else on the rifle appeared to be normal. I've not seen a magazine like this before and can't seem to find any information on it. Does anyone know where...
  3. Swiss Weapons Forum
    Hello all, i just recently joined this forum because of a peculiar gun i have acquired. It's an all original numbers matching Swiss Model 1889 (Made in 1893) with even the original muzzle guard and mag retainer clip in place. I know ammo has not been produced commercially since the 1920s and...
  4. Reloading Handloaders Digest
    Hey guys and gals I’m loading for the small “relatively speaking” 41 swiss, 10.4x42 cartridge. I’ve noticed that my grease cookie load put the bottom wad below the case neck a tad, like .100 inches. would this cause any kind of issues? Obviously once I get a good non grease cookie load worked...
  5. Swiss Weapons Forum
    Hello, Got an 1889 a few months ago, has a letter and circled number on the top of the buttstock near the buttplate. Circle 2 and a letter A above. Looking around, the circled number seems to be a rebuild stamp, but I haven't seen anything for the letter. circled 1 = VD, Vaud circled...
  6. Swiss Weapons Forum
    Grüetzi! I recently won this fine specimen at auction and had thought I'd share it and ask a few questions. The bore is absolutely mint and possibly unfired. Judging by the condition of the case hardening, this rifle was tucked away someplace environmentally stable and forgotten. I am curious if...
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