Original Italian Vetterli M1870/87/15 Infantry Rifle by Torre Annunziata Converted to 6.5mm - Dated 1890 Helmets Overall length of this wakizashi

Overall length of this wakizashi is 24 1/2 inches

69 Caliber Flintlock Infantry Musket marked S

which was shipped to the front lines

and many Marines went into battle with knives from other makers

This Army Officer's Dagger is in very nice condition throughout

Original Italian Vetterli M1870/87/15 Infantry Rifle by Torre Annunziata Converted to 6.5mm - Dated 1890 Helmets Overall length of this wakizashiOriginal 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