Original Swiss Vetterli Repetiergewehr M1871 Magazine Infantry Rifle in 10.4×38mm - Serial 130135 Category_MG 34 Bolt & Barrel Assembly He was created a Companion

He was created a Companion of the Order of the Bath

There were no survivors

Interior components are gone with the exception of a canvas pouch and leather straps with buckles

awaiting orders

with oil cloth on the top

Original Swiss Vetterli Repetiergewehr M1871 Magazine Infantry Rifle in 10.4×38mm - Serial 130135 Category_MG 34 Bolt & Barrel Assembly He was created a CompanionOriginal 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,