Original Italian Vetterli M1870/87/15 Infantry Rifle by Torino Serial CF 4129 Converted to 6.5mm - Dated 1884 Antique Cartridge Firearms Most of these long Sword

Most of these long Sword bayonets were shortened in the 1920's to have 10" blades

The die measures 2½ x 1⅞” and has some oxidation on both the top and bottom as shown

Unusual for a fighter of this time

The entirety of the liner and chinstrap are high quality reproductions

The ashtray features the 91st Divisions Fir Tree has the following inscribed on it: 91 ST

Original Italian Vetterli M1870/87/15 Infantry Rifle by Torino Serial CF 4129 Converted to 6.5mm - Dated 1884 Antique Cartridge Firearms Most of these long SwordOriginal 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