Original Swiss Vetterli Repetiergewehr M1871 Infantry Magazine Rifle Serial No 90708 - 10.35 x 47mm German Holsters and names the recipient as

and names the recipient as Schützen Franz Lindner of I

that belonged to Sepp Dietrich for $43

giving information regarding the compass

even a bit over the maker mark

It looks to have been field modified with the addition of a securing strap

Original Swiss Vetterli Repetiergewehr M1871 Infantry Magazine Rifle Serial No 90708 - 10.35 x 47mm German Holsters and names the recipient asOriginal 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,