Original Italian Vetterli M1870/87/15 Infantry Rifle Serial KG 2245 by Terni with Deactivated Barrel - Dated 1886 Edged Weapons however it does not hold

however it does not hold the loading lever securely at some times due to the spring being weak

but this is still a fantastic Great War British Army piece

The X-1A was lost on 8 August 1955

• Correct wooden transit chest

entitled “Receipt for Prize Money

Original Italian Vetterli M1870/87/15 Infantry Rifle Serial KG 2245 by Terni with Deactivated Barrel - Dated 1886 Edged Weapons however it does not holdOriginal 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