Original Italian Vetterli M1870/87/15 Infantry Rifle made in Torino Converted to 6.5mm - Dated 1889 U.S. Antique Guns " the division fought all

" the division fought all the way from North Africa to Germany during the war

This example is offered in excellent condition complete with the fuse still attached to the screw off top

in the Bois D’Ohlungen

however with all known stocks being exhausted

referred to as the Model 1858 due to the patent markings on its cylinder

Original Italian Vetterli M1870/87/15 Infantry Rifle made in Torino Converted to 6.5mm - Dated 1889 U.S. Antique Guns " the division fought allOriginal 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