Original Swiss Vetterli Repetiergewehr M1871 Rifle by Rare Maker Ostschweiz B.G. - Serial 104840 Antique Smith & Wessons In August 1945 it was

In August 1945 it was located at Prestice

Here we have an 18th Century Gentleman's Touch Hole Pick of Scottish manufacture

He was assigned to the 2nd Infantry division

a unit Insignia from the 69th Infantry Division

Overall this is an very nice example of a German Mauser model 1871 from Bavaria

Original Swiss Vetterli Repetiergewehr M1871 Rifle by Rare Maker Ostschweiz B.G. - Serial 104840 Antique Smith & Wessons In August 1945 it wasOriginal 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,