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Antique rifle Vetterli Waffenfabrik model M1878, 10.4 X 38mm Rimfire bolt action, w/ bbl length 26"
Currency:CAD
Category:Firearms & Military
Start Price:NA
SOLD
110.00CADto t**************s (1087)+ buyer's premium
This item SOLD at 2026 Jan 31 @ 11:40UTC-07:00 : PDT/MST
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A full invoice should be emailed to the winner by the auctioneer within a day or two.
January 28th, Accessories - Online Only
January 29th, Ammo, Primers, Powder - Online Only
January 30th, 3-8pm Firearms Preview
January 31st, Firearms - ONLINE AUCTION ONLY
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Brad Ward
780-940-8378
Brad@WardsAuctions.com
11802-145 St NW, Edmonton
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Antique rifle Vetterli Waffenfabrik model M1878, 10.4 X 38mm Rimfire bolt action, w/ bbl length 26" [Non-functional. Matching serial number on receiver and barrel. Missing several components including some internal. Recommend view in person.] serial # 117838, PAL required
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Latest Update January 27, 2026
Bids Cannot be Withdrawn Once Placed. Bid accordingly
The teams at Ward's and Bud Haynes Auctions provide descriptions and photos in good faith, however, these are used items and things can be missed. Preview is available for those local and those unable to preview in person are welcome to send a local representative to give independent evaluation. All items sold as is.
Auction Location:
11802-145 St, Edmonton, Alberta, T5L 2H3, Canada
Previewing Details:
Preview date TBA
There is no viewing before or during Session 1 (Accessories) and Session 2 (Ammo).
11802-145 Street NW, Edmonton
All items picked up or delivered to Canadian address are subject to GST.
GST/HST 87026-1310
Taxes:
| Tax | Rate | Desc. |
| GST |
5% |
Goods and Service Tax |
Buyer's Premiums:
| From (Incl.) | To (Excl.) | Premium |
| 0.00 |
Infinite |
15% |
Additional Fees:
Shipping Details:
All items can be picked up at
11802-145 Street NW, Edmonton
INSURANCE: Shipments have the default $100 insurance only. If you would like to pay more it costs $2.25 per $100 up to a max $5000 in Canada. (Max $1000 to America). Reply if you'd like to pay for more insurance.
UPDATED PRICES:
Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, PEI & The Territories
Rifle Box (134cm x 21cm x 11cm) fits 1-3 longarms = $75 (includes shipping, packaging & labour)
XL Rifle box (134cm x 36cm x 11cm) fits 2-5 longarms = $110 (includes shipping, packaging & labour)
Handgun box (49cm x 21cm x 11cm) = $50 (includes shipping, packaging & labour)
(It costs significantly more to ship to those provinces)
Any Other Province
Rifle Box (134cm x 21cm x 11cm) fits 1-3 longarms = $65 (includes shipping, packaging & labour)
XL Rifle box (134cm x 36cm x 11cm) fits 2-5 longarms = $100 (includes shipping, packaging & labour)
Handgun box (49cm x 21cm x 11cm) = $40 (includes shipping, packaging & labour)
(It costs significantly more to ship to those provinces)
Everything else is shipped using the Canada Post rate calculator.
FIREARMS
• No firearms will be shipped out of Canada. Only to a broker for International buyers.
• All items are shipped through www.CanadaPost.ca
• Nazi items will not be shipped outside of Canada
• You must have and produced your PAL or FAC or FFL in the proper classification to take delivery of any firearm.
• Restricted and Prohibited transfers will be initiated after the sale. Make sure we have your best contact number registered on iCollector.
•You will be asked for your PAL, FAC or FFL INCLUDING FOR NON RESTRICTED. We will not share the unrestricted information with the FEDS. This is for our records.
Other countries need not apply at this time.
-It takes about 3 weeks to package, process and ship this many items.
-Do not call the office to arrange shipping details or change addresses. Reply to the invoice you receive the night of the auction with any changes or requests. Or email sales@wardsauctions.com
-If you are changing your invoice from Pickup to Shipping then please reply to the invoice you received the night of the auction. Check your junk folder. The deadline to change is 48 hours after the auction has ended.
-Everything is shipped through Canada Post.
-We use a flat-rate shipping cost for firearms in Canada based on the box size. We pack in as few boxes as possible to keep shipping costs down for buyers:
-Insurance: Shipments have the default $100 insurance only. More can be added at a rate of $2.25 per $100 up to a max $5000 in Canada. (Max $1000 to America). Reply to the invoice you receive the night of the auction to request more insurance.
Payment for shipping is done through the credit card registered on iCollector. You CANNOT pay shipping by Email Transfer.
We ship to hundreds of buyers after an auction so in order to speed up the process we do not send quotes or wait for payments. Refer to the flat rates above to get an idea of what your shipping will cost.
Ammo Shipments:
Yes, we now ship ammo. Canadian Bidders Only.
Restrictions:
-Ammunition, powder, primers, etc will be shipped through UPS Only. It is up to the buyer to confirm they live in a UPS shipping zone. Refunds will not be given if you buy something we cannot ship you. You must re-consign to future auctions or arrange your own courier.
-All other items will be shipped by Canada Post.
-Invoices containing both firearms and ammo will be split between both shipping companies accordingly.
Prices:
-Rates are calculated using UPS's rate guide. The metal components of ammo are heavy and rates go up accordingly.
-Labour and material costs are added to the shipping total.
-Example: a 1 lb box shipping from Alberta to Ontario (zone 207) is a minimum of $50 for shipping and rises quickly. A 5 lb box is $68 minimum Standard
Estimate Your Shipping Costs:
For the most accurate estimates do the following.
-Open the pdf file Zone Guide for area Zone 40 (Edmonton, Alberta shipments).
-Find the first 3 digits of your postal code on page 6 to get your "zone number"
-Open pdf file UPS Rate Guide by Zone Numbers
-On pages 80-83 find your zone number to see prices by package weight.
If your postal code is not listed in those files, you are NOT in a UPS shipping zone.
Shipping Timeline
-All ammo invoices will be packaged and shipped as a single manifest. This will happen 2-3 weeks after the auction depending on the auction. Other items are shipped first by Canada Post.
Payment Details:
Payment MUST be made in Canadian (CAD) currencies.
Full payment for purchases, including buyers premium and taxes is due before the first Wednesday following the auction completion. This amount will be charged to the credit card used to register if other payment has not arrived. If your credit card is declined you will need special permission to register for future auctions.
Invoice and shipping costs may be charged separately depending on a lot of factors.
Send email transfers to sales@wardsauctions.com . Exact to the penny. Do not round. We appreciate if you include some bidder details in the message area of the transfer.
INSURANCE: Shipments have the default $100 insurance only. If you would like to pay more it costs $2.25 per $100 up to a max $5000 in Canada. (Max $1000 to America). Reply if you'd like to pay for more insurance.
Email transfer, cash & debit buyers premium is 15%
Credit card buyers premium is 18%
GST is charged for all items sold within Canada.
Shipping costs must be paid by credit card only. This speeds up shipping times.
Accepted Payment Methods:
Canadian Bidders Only. Live In-House & Online Auction
US bidders can call Brad Ward at 780-940-8378 to discuss bidding possibilities.
No Nazi items will be shipped out of Canada.
You must provide a valid PAL or FAC before you can take property of any won firearms.
A buyers premium is added to the hammer price for items.
-Cash, Debit, Email Transfer 15%
-Visa, Mastercard (additional 3%) to total 18%
In the case of dispute, the auctioneers decision is final.
Bids can not be withdrawn once placed.
*DO NOT INCREASE YOUR PREBID ONCE PLACED, UNTIL YOU HAVE BEEN OUTBID