In 1866 Switzerland takes the bold step to universally adopt a breachloading repeating rifle. Why the sudden transition? What was their first choice? All this is explaining in this very nerdy video which contains NO SHOOTING!
We also take a very very deep dive into the mechanics of the rifle design and discover a very unique primary extraction system.
Part deux will feature the individual rifle patterns, ammunition and some shooting.
For those interested in the predecessors of the Vetterli:
Prelaz-Burnand rifled musket: https://youtu.be/dNdqlnM2mXA
Milbank-Amsler conversions: https://youtu.be/lOrLi2I4w5A
Swiss Peabody: https://youtu.be/lOrLi2I4w5A
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