Original Dutch Beaumont-Vitali M1871/88 Bolt Action Magazine Conversion Rifle Serial 2484 with Bayonet - Dated 1876 and 1889 Schwarzlose MG The biplane is in wonderful

The biplane is in wonderful condition though the struts are separated and it needs on overall cleaning

Bickford - Hunt

The blade is mounted at a right angle to a metal haft in a manner similar to a long axe

The bore is clean and shows a partly bright finish with clear lands and grooves

Original Dutch Beaumont-Vitali M1871/88 Bolt Action Magazine Conversion Rifle Serial 2484 with Bayonet - Dated 1876 and 1889 Schwarzlose MG The biplane is in wonderfulOriginal Item: Only One Available. This Dutch Infantry Rifle was made by Stevens in Maastricht in the Netherlands, and is actually dated 1873. The model M 71 was a single shot 11mm rifle that was converted to a bolt action magazine rifle with a capacity of four rounds in 1891. This magazine system was introduced in 1888, derived from Vitali's improvements to the Italian Vetterli rifle, and led to the designation Beaumont Vitali M1871 88. Our example