Original Italian Vetterli M1870/87/15 Infantry Rifle Made in Brescia Serial PN4964 Converted to 6.5mm - Dated 1890 MG 42 When the war was winding

When the war was winding down the gunship school and Gunships was being evaluated to keep them or send them to the bone yard

The burster extends about three fourths the length of the cavity

believing that the harassing effect of the gas

The Drilljacke shows wear but is overall solid

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Original Italian Vetterli M1870/87/15 Infantry Rifle Made in Brescia Serial PN4964 Converted to 6.5mm - Dated 1890 MG 42 When the war was windingOriginal Item: Only One Available. The M1870 Vetterli was the Italian service rifle from 1870 1887. The M1870 was a single shot bolt action rifle chambered for the 10. 4mm Vetterli centrefire cartridge, at first loaded with black powder and later with smokeless powder. The M1870 was based upon the M1869 Swiss Vetterli but simplified for economy. Starting in 1887, all model 1870s were updated to the M1870 87 Italian Vetterli Vitali variant, which has a