Swiss M 1851/67 Sharpshooter Rifle

Antique Item #C394

Swiss M 1851/67 Sharpshooter Rifle

  • Price: $2,595.00 CAD
  • Licensing Category: Antique
  • Maker: Swiss
  • Model: Antique
  • Caliber/Gauge: .41 Swiss

  • Description:

    This rifle is a Model 1851/67 with the Milbank -Amsler conversion to 41 Swiss cartridge.  The lock shows the name of Vannod who was Jean Francois of Lausanne (1802-1884).  The examiniation of this rifle may indicate that this rifle may well have been on built from scratch with the Milbank-Amsler action.  The action is marked T.H. Klaus who was Theo Klaus (1868-1890) in Geneva.  He is described as a military manufacturer and converter of weapons to the Milbank -Amsler cartridge system.The sharpshooter shows a 30 1/2" barrel, with an excellent multi groove bore.  The barrel retains the socket for the appropriate bayonet for this rifle.  The barrel shows a Damascus pattern and a strong remaining original brown finish.  The stock is the correct pattern but appears to be a much higher grade of burled wood than the standard rifle.  In addition, the emblishment on the lock and tang would suggest that this rifle was built by these makers for a specific customer.  An excellent example of a higher grade 1851/67 sharpshooter rifle.