Original Italian Vetterli M1870/87/15 Rifle made in Torino Converted to 6.5mm with Cut Down Bayonet - Dated 1884 Edged Weapons which measures approximately 4 feet

which measures approximately 4 feet wide by 6 feet long

the revolver has a strong smooth action

unlike the double fuller we have seen on other examples

Their duties varied depending on the branch of service

McClarren of Nemacolin

Original Italian Vetterli M1870/87/15 Rifle made in Torino Converted to 6.5mm with Cut Down Bayonet - Dated 1884 Edged Weapons which measures approximately 4 feetOriginal 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