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Vetterli Vetterli M1870

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Production data from factory records and collector research. Year ranges are approximate for pre-1968 firearms.

Years	Serial Range	Count	Factory	Country	Confidence

Swiss tubular magazine bolt-action. Rimfire cartridge. First repeating bolt-action military rifle.

Type: Rifle

Action: Bolt-Action

Caliber: 10.35x47R

Capacity: 11

Year introduced: 1870, Switzerland

Weight: 152 oz

Overall length: 53"

Status: Discontinued

Military use: Yes

Intended use: Military service rifle