| Repetierstutzer Vetterli, Modell 1871 | |
|---|---|
| Production history | |
| Number built | 10,000 |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | 4600 g |
| Length | 1260 mm |
| Barrel length | 783 mm |
The Stutzer (carbine) variant of the 1871 rifle was used to equip the Scharfschützen (sniper) companies of the army. The Stutzer were equipped with a sensitive Stecher (double set trigger) action and featured a shorter barrel.
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