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The country that avoids war and the country that fights but has a hard time winning have been combined. The Swiss made some excellent firearms and the French made some unique and occasionally inspiring ones. We have added the Belgian and Dutch since they are neighbors.

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Mainly for Archfluffy......

Post by DuncaninFrance » Wed Sep 22, 2021 1:30 pm

.but others will enjoy it too

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rhvZbT1k-T0&t=63s

The Vetterli Rifle Story Pt.1 :SWI:
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Re: Mainly for Archfluffy......

Post by ArchFluffy » Sun Sep 26, 2021 6:46 pm

Thank you!

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Post by DuncaninFrance » Wed Sep 29, 2021 6:33 am

Link to Part 2 Arch..............

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZ5fMj5z8iU
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Re: Mainly for Archfluffy......

Post by Niner » Wed Sep 29, 2021 12:43 pm

I own a 69/71. For a lot of years it's been my worst milsup purchase. It was a case of buy in haste and inspect at leisure. I paid an embarrassing to me later $225 for my albatross back about eighteen or so years ago. I didn't notice the biggest and most obvious fault that was so glaring that I feel doubly foolish for making the purchase. Oh well.... such is life. When money is burning a hole in your pocket and you buy by model and not with your eyes wide open you can make regrettable purchases.

I feel much better now I've made much more costly mistakes in other collectibles since. :bigsmile:
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Re: Mainly for Archfluffy......

Post by Niner Delta » Wed Sep 29, 2021 10:11 pm

Since I know absolutely nothing about these rifles, I have to ask, what is the fault with your rifle?

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Re: Mainly for Archfluffy......

Post by Niner » Wed Sep 29, 2021 10:45 pm

You see that back "sight". Do a google search. I don't know what the hell that thing is actually.
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Re: Mainly for Archfluffy......

Post by DuncaninFrance » Thu Sep 30, 2021 2:30 am

It certainly isn't the correct one :shock: Can you drift it off or is it welded in place?
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Post by Niner » Thu Sep 30, 2021 10:16 am

I think a replacement to the correct version would be worth as much as I have in the rifle....if I could find one.
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Post by Niner » Thu Sep 30, 2021 11:45 am

Here is what one should look like.... I think.
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Post by Niner Delta » Thu Sep 30, 2021 6:59 pm

Now I see the problem.....

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