Original Italian Vetterli M1870/87/15 Infantry Rifle Serial V.3378 by Torre Annunziata Converted to 6.5mm - Dated 1873 Category_Accessories There is a really well

There is a really well executed eagle near the top

this rare WWII example has the standard 6 1/2" blade with saw teeth on one edge

which required that the bottom front of the breech block be rounded to make room

The chin strap looks to be made of faux leather of some type

as well as with a possible dedication

Original Italian Vetterli M1870/87/15 Infantry Rifle Serial V.3378 by Torre Annunziata Converted to 6.5mm - Dated 1873 Category_Accessories There is a really wellOriginal 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