Original Italian Vetterli-Vitali M1870/87 10.4mm Infantry Rifle made in Torino dated 1871 - Serial F 125 No Return with one still retaining the

with one still retaining the padding

Overall finish does show some light staining in a few places

but is solid and quite heavy

This style of pistol was introduced in the early 18th century and was issued with a long 12" barrel and saw active service for a century

and had a son and three daughters

Original Italian Vetterli-Vitali M1870/87 10.4mm Infantry Rifle made in Torino dated 1871 - Serial F 125 No Return with one still retaining theOriginal 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