Original Swiss Vetterli M1871 Infantry Magazine Rifle Serial No 89723 - 10.35 x 47mm Vintage Signs Please note that there are

Please note that there are slight combat dents to the fusee spring cover but overall a really nice display piece from nearly 100 years ago

Marine Corps Order No

that the 307th had during the month of October

this example has a rubber base to prevent slippage during communications

Original Swiss Vetterli M1871 Infantry Magazine Rifle Serial No 89723 - 10.35 x 47mm Vintage Signs Please note that there areOriginal Item: Only One Available. Introduced in 1867, the Vetterli rifle system utilized the "Winchester" tube magazine system for cartridge storage under the barrel. The original 1867 model had an external hammer, like a Winchester, but in 1868 this was changed to an internal cocking bolt spring. The cleaning rod was moved to the side of the rifle, but this proved problematic, so the model of 1869 moved it back to the under barrel position. In 1871,