Original Italian Vetterli M1870/87/15 Infantry Rifle by Torre Annunziata Converted to 6.5mm - Dated 1886 No Return complete with Waffenamt proof marks

complete with Waffenamt proof marks

The stock on this example does show extensive use and wear

The buffington sight is a bit bent and the rear securing screw is missing

come complete with chin straps and have an impressive red and very deep green enameled county coat of arms

This would ensure proper installation of a Stirnpanzer brow plate regardless of shell size

Original Italian Vetterli M1870/87/15 Infantry Rifle by Torre Annunziata Converted to 6.5mm - Dated 1886 No Return complete with Waffenamt proof marksOriginal 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