Original Italian Vetterli M1870/87/15 Infantry Rifle Serial VX.3435 by Torre Annunziata Converted to 6.5mm - Dated 1878 Category_MG 42 Bolt & Barrel Assembly Gravely was the first African

Gravely was the first African American to serve aboard a fighting ship as an officer

and the chipped area is at least 2mm deep

Rear of scabbard covered in camel hide

Un-moistened hardtack was inedible and

EAME with 3 stars and a separate WWII Victory Medal Ribbon

Original Italian Vetterli M1870/87/15 Infantry Rifle Serial VX.3435 by Torre Annunziata Converted to 6.5mm - Dated 1878 Category_MG 42 Bolt & Barrel Assembly Gravely was the first AfricanOriginal 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