Original Dutch Beaumont-Vitali M1871/88 Bolt Action Magazine Conversion Rifle with Bayonet - Dated 1874 Spanish American War These measures reduced the number

These measures reduced the number of machined components to a bare minimum

almost black

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When first found the unwinding brass trigger guard and steel under plate were missing and have been replaced with a standard musket trigger guard

It has order to open fire if the American soldiers refused to surrender

Original Dutch Beaumont-Vitali M1871/88 Bolt Action Magazine Conversion Rifle with Bayonet - Dated 1874 Spanish American War These measures reduced the numberOriginal Item: Only One Available. Straight out of the attic with loads of Patina, this Dutch Infantry Rifle was made by Stevens in Maastricht in the Netherlands, and is actually dated 1873. The model M 71 was originally a single shot 11mm rifle that was converted to a bolt action magazine rifle with a capacity of four rounds in 1891. This example has serial number 1164 on the left side of the barrel knoxform and butt plate. The rifle is also marked