Original Dutch Beaumont-Vitali M1871/88 Bolt Action Magazine Conversion Rifle Serial 2484 with Bayonet - Dated 1876 and 1889 Japanese Military Maps " (Air Ministry) over "22C/826"

" (Air Ministry) over "22C/826" above "2023"

On the band there are engraved designs on either side of the shield

This is an example we will never see another of

Also included is the original leather sheath with nickel plated toe

62 mm caliber

Original Dutch Beaumont-Vitali M1871/88 Bolt Action Magazine Conversion Rifle Serial 2484 with Bayonet - Dated 1876 and 1889 Japanese Military Maps " (Air Ministry) over "22C/826"Original Item: Only One Available. This Dutch Infantry Rifle was made by Stevens in Maastricht in the Netherlands, and is actually dated 1873. The model M 71 was a single shot 11mm rifle that was converted to a bolt action magazine rifle with a capacity of four rounds in 1891. This magazine system was introduced in 1888, derived from Vitali's improvements to the Italian Vetterli rifle, and led to the designation Beaumont Vitali M1871 88. Our example