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    Swiss Model 1878 Vetterli bolt-action rifle and unknown british revolver

    have a friend that is needing to get some money, Swiss Model 1878 Vetterli bolt-action rifle, rifle states Waffenfabrik Bern 167751 M78, unknown cal, SN on barren and SN on receiver match, make offer selling for friend

    revolver British .30? .38?? make offer, selling for friend
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    I'm not interested in either gun, but for the information:

    The Vetterli should be in 10.4X38R; originally rimfire, some have been converted to centerfire. Lee makes the dies and brass can be formed from 8mm Lebel or .348 Winchester. To pin a value on it we need to know if it's matching, if the cleaning rod is there, bore condition, etc. It doesn't LOOK to be in that great of shape and these don't command a high price; I'd say about $200 tops.

    The revolver is an Enfield 2 MkI* that has had the front sight removed, apparently by cutting down the barrel. While other condition factors and serials are still worth knowing, as is the gun's function (does it time properly, lock up solidly, etc.), as such it has very little value; perhaps $100-$125. Caliber should be .38 S&W.

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    thank you I passed on the info, im not sure hes happy but then again how are you happy when you are forced to sell your possessions to make your bills

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    thank you for your assistance

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