Medals & Coins, Arms & Armour - 28th November 2024
Lot 371
A Swiss 10.4x38mm rimfire Model 1869 bolt action service rifle, serial number 52772, barrel 33.25
Estimate £400 - £500 | Hammer £504
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Description
A Swiss 10.4x38mm rimfire Model 1869 bolt action service rifle, serial number 52772, barrel 33.25 in., quadrant back sight, tube magazine, action body marked 'SOC. IND. SUISSE' over 'SYST. VETTERLIN', swivelling cover to the loading port, two-part full stock with steel nose cap, two barrel bands and a wedge fastener, fore-grip with square chequering, steel clearing rod. Section 58(2) - no licence required if possessed as a curiosity or ornament.
(130.2cm OAL)
The George Geear Collection