Original Italian Vetterli M1870/87/15 Infantry Rifle by Torre Annunziata Converted to 6.5mm - Dated 1874 Spanish Helmets There is also some evidence

There is also some evidence to show that captured Third models might have been stored in Federal armories after the war ( Guthman

one of the Green Berets charged in the case

with edges still proud around the lock plate

Gray gun with some original case hardening color still remaining on many areas and a shiny crisp bore

Original Italian Vetterli M1870/87/15 Infantry Rifle by Torre Annunziata Converted to 6.5mm - Dated 1874 Spanish Helmets There is also some evidenceOriginal 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