.41 swiss rimfire

[Guest shawnpepper]

i would like to find some (10) of these double rimfire cartridges. I have a 1878 verteli (sp) it was my great grandfathers. story is it was used in the spanish american war which he served in.

[Guest ordonnanzgewehr]

The Swiss Vetterli's are a mile stone in arms developement. A twelve shot bolt action repeater that served for twenty years in Swiss service starting in 1868 in differing variation and models. This early cartrige arm is chambered for the .41 caliber Vetterli rimfire cartrige. Ammo for these guns has become a collectors item. Not impossible to find but rare. When found the rimfire ignition is unreliable and the powder suspect. There is good news however, these rifles can be converted to center fire without much fuss. This can be done at home or here. http://gadcustomcartridges.com/#swissrimfire. Centerfire ammo can be bought there as well or you can load your own by forming brass from .348 Winchester brass. Lee dies are available and affordable. Load recipes are available on line, just Google it. I forget the exact bullet diameter required but maybe someone else here can help us out.

Hope this helps!

[Guest shawnpepper]

thats awesome man, the weapon was fired last about 40 years ago or so. the sear is screwed, but the weapon is in excellent condition, i would love to be able to fire it. it weighs about a million pounds. do you or anyone else know where i might be able to get the sear repaired?

[Guest ordonnanzgewehr]

Seems any Gunsmith worth his salt should be able to help you, unless he's just a parts changer.

[Guest ordonnanzgewehr]

Followup here... try this if you want to try your hand at parts changing youself

http://www.e-gunparts.com/product.asp?chrProductSKU=734340&MC=

[Guest shawnpepper]

thank you sir, very helpfull, maybe i actually will get to fire that one day!