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THBWaffenfabrik Vetterli M78 10.4mm cal. (.41 Swiss) rimfire Rifle; plus 2 Bayonets
About Seller
4310 Papermill Dr. NW
Knoxville, TN 37909
United States
Case Auctions is based in Knoxville, Tennessee, where our gallery is located, with satellite offices in Nashville, Tennessee and Kingsport, TN – but our reach is worldwide. Established in 2005, we conduct cataloged auctions of investment-quality art and antiques under the stewardship of knowledgeabl...Read more
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About Auction
LiveJul 6, 2024
Our July 6-7 Live Auction in Knoxville features more than 1,000 lots of Fine Art, Antiques and Jewelry from the founding family of Rogersville, TN, and from the historic Pinckney family of Charleston, SC; from the estate of William J. Eskind of Nashville; the living estate of Jerry Waters, Maryville, the estate of U.S. Ambassador Ron Schlicher of Brentwood, and from other fine estates and private and museum collections. Sale starts 9 AM Eastern Time on Saturday, July 6 (lots #1-671) and continues at 1 PM Sunday, July 7 (lots #672-1086) at our Knoxville Gallery, 4310 Papermill Drive. Case Auctions bid@caseantiques.com
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- Lot Description
1st item: Swiss Waffenfabrik Bern Vetterli M78 bolt action rifle, serial #179645, caliber 10.4mm (.41 Swiss) rimfire, walnut full stock, barrel secured by two barrel bands, elevation-adjustable rear sight. Tubular magazine in the wooden forestock holds 12-rounds, plus one in the elevator. Visible serial numbers match; sharp cartouche on butt. Overall: 52 1/2" L; Barrel 33" L. Note: The Swiss Vetterli was the first repeating rifle widely adopted for military service. The M78 featured some 25 improvements, including a new bayonet and lug, improved sights, and a finger hook on the trigger guard. 2nd item: Full tang saw back bayonet with wood grip panels, marked with the Royal Prussian Crown over "Erfurt". Inscribed on the hand guard "P.30 E.B. III 57" for Ersatz Pionier-Batallion 30, 111 Company, weapon no. 57. It features a heavy 14.5-inch steel blade with a distinct bulge toward the point, giving extra weight to the front; was known as a "butcher blade". M-1898/05 Bayonet (Seitengewehr), most common German Bayonet of WWI. 3rd item: WWI German Eagle Head KS98 Sawback full tang bayonet with original scabbard. 9 3/4" blade; no markings.
Condition
1st item: Overall good condition for age and use. Semi-functional, bolt operates stiffly cycling the elevator, but spring-firing pin inside bolt does not cock; dirty bore: missing cleaning rod. 2nd item: Oxidation to metal portion of handle and hand guard. 3rd item: A few spots of chrome missing. Small split in back of scabbard body, with oxidation to chape and locket.
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The UPS Store of Bearden 865-584-0081 (press 5), fax 865-584-0094 store2630@theupsstore.com
The UPS Store of Northshore Knoxville Contact – Eve 865-951-2499 store6461@theupsstore.com
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Bank: Pinnacle Bank
150 Third Avenue South, Suite 900
Nashville, TN 37201
Phone # (865) 766-3000
Swift Code: PNFPUS44
Routing, Transit, ABA: 064008637
Beneficiary: Case Antiques, Inc.
4310 Papermill Drive
Knoxville, TN 37909
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