Detailed Comparison of the Swiss Vetterlis


Model 1869 Vetterli

Barrel Length: 33.1inches
Overall Length: 51.2 inches
Weight: 10.16 lbs empty
Chambering: 10.4x38 (.41) Swiss Rimfire
Capacity: 12 round tubular magazine
Bayonet: Model 1863 Socket bayonet


Model 1870 Cadet Rifle

Barrel Length: 26.75 inches
Overall Length: 45.25 inches
Weight: 7.16 lbs empty
Chambering: 10.4x38 (.41) Swiss Rimfire
Capacity: Single Shot
Bayonet: None


Model 1869/71 Vetterli

Barrel Length: 33.1inches
Overall Length: 51.2 inches
Weight: 10.16 lbs empty
Chambering: 10.4x38 (.41) Swiss Rimfire
Capacity: 12 round tubular magazine
Bayonet: 

Model 1871 Socket Bayonet
 


Model 1869/71 Converted Carbine

Barrel Length: 19.1 inches
Overall Length: 37.2 inches
Weight: 8.6 lbs empty
Chambering: 10.4x38 (.41) Swiss Rimfire
Capacity: 7 ( 6 round tube magazine +1 in the cartridge elevator)
Bayonet: Never issued


Model 1871 Calvary Carbine (Type 2)

Barrel Length: 18.5 inches
Overall Length: 36.7 inches
Weight: 7.16 lbs empty
Chambering: 10.4x38 (.41) Swiss Rimfire
Capacity:7 (6 round tube magazine +1 in the cartridge elevator)
Bayonet: None


Model 1878 Vetterli

Barrel Length: 33.1 inches
Overall Length: 52.2 inches
Weight: 10.1 lbs empty
Chambering: 10.4x38 (.41) Swiss Rimfire
Capacity: 12 round tube magazine
Bayonet: 

1878 Sawback Bayonet

 
 
Model 1878 Carbine

Barrel Length: 18.5 inches
Overall Length: 36.55 inches
Weight: 7.26 lbs empty
Chambering: 10.4x38 (.41) Swiss Rimfire
Capacity: 6 round tube magazine
Bayonet: None


Model 1881 Rifle

Barrel Length: 33.5 inches
Overall Length: 52 inches
Weight: 10.19 lbs empty
Chambering: 10.4x38 (.41) Swiss Rimfire
Capacity: 13 (12 round tube magazine +1 in the cartridge elevator)
Bayonet: Model 1878 Sawback


Model 1881 Stutzer

Barrel Length: 33.5 inches
Overall Length: 52 inches
Weight: 10.19 lbs empty
Chambering: 10.4x38 (.41) Swiss Rimfire
Rifling: 4 groove, RH twist, 1 in 26"
Velocity: 1425 fps
Capacity: 13 (12 round tube magazine +1 in the cartridge elevator)
Bayonet: 

Model 1887 Sawback


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