Original Dutch Beaumont-Vitali M1871/88 Bolt Action Magazine Conversion Rifle with Bayonet - Dated 1873 Receivers Original Item: The Real McCoy

Original Item: The Real McCoy

As seen on episode three of our television series FAMILY GUNS currently airing on the National Geographic Channel

In August 1928

the mission served to knockout bridges and defended villages vital to the enemy’s plan of battle

but come with fine provenance

Original Dutch Beaumont-Vitali M1871/88 Bolt Action Magazine Conversion Rifle with Bayonet - Dated 1873 Receivers Original Item: The Real McCoyOriginal Item: Only One Available. Straight out of the attic with loads of Patina, this Dutch Infantry Rifle was made by Stevens in Maastricht in the Netherlands, and is actually dated 1873. The model M 71 was originally a single shot 11mm rifle that was converted to a bolt action magazine rifle with a capacity of four rounds in 1891. This example has serial number 999 on the left side of the barrel knoxform and butt plate. The rifle is also marked