Original Italian Vetterli M1870/87/15 Infantry Rifle made in Torino Deactivated for Training - Dated 1881 British Machine Guns probably from being re-plated:

probably from being re-plated:

It remained in service until the late 1980s when it was replaced by the L9A1 51 mm light mortar

This example consists of a narrow tube (the gun) which directs air over a metal sphere (the buoy) with a hole in the top

listing a monetary value of $8

with clear original stock inspection cartouches

Original Italian Vetterli M1870/87/15 Infantry Rifle made in Torino Deactivated for Training - Dated 1881 British Machine Guns probably from being re-plated:Original 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