Original Swiss Vetterli M1869/71 Infantry Magazine Rifle Serial No 3401- 10.35 x 47mm Antique Gun Parts Ireland in 1893 and

Ireland in 1893 and

brass sword fitting mounts and over the shoulder cross strap

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this is the real thing that will only appreciate in value as time passes

Original Swiss Vetterli M1869/71 Infantry Magazine Rifle Serial No 3401- 10.35 x 47mm Antique Gun Parts Ireland in 1893 andOriginal Item: Only One Available. Introduced in 1867, the Vetterli rifle system utilized the "Winchester" tube magazine system for cartridge storage under the barrel. The original 1867 model had an external hammer, like a Winchester, but in 1868 this was changed to an internal cocking bolt spring. The cleaning rod was moved to the side of the rifle, but this proved problematic, so the model of 1869 moved it back to the under barrel position. In 1871,