An 1878 model Vetterli rifle

dating: 1875-1890 provenance: Swiss, Rifled, round 10,4 mm cal. barrel (clean bore, clearly visible grooves), with foresight, adjustable rear sight, octagonal breech marked 'M', 'V' and 'O' all with Swiss cross, and serial no. '182xxx'. Bolt action with working mechanics. Frame marked 'WAFFENFABRIK BERN' under the cross, model and coeval serial number. Smooth, wooden butt and fore-end, the butt side with stamp '6' and cross on the back. The butt plate with signs of use. Iron mounts. Trigger guard with finger support. length 131,7 cm.