Original Swiss Vetterli M1871 Infantry Magazine Rifle Serial No 89723 - 10.35 x 47mm Vintage Signs This fine example has all

This fine example has all original matching serial numbered parts and is offered in fine condition with multiple German markings

It started life as a good quality Tiger Rifle in percussion with octagonal Damascus twist barrel heavily rifled measuring 30" and 47" overall length

that the 307th had during the month of October

and the surviving YB-40s were converted back to standard B-17F configuration or used as gunnery trainers back in the States

this example has a rubber base to prevent slippage during communications

Original Swiss Vetterli M1871 Infantry Magazine Rifle Serial No 89723 - 10.35 x 47mm Vintage Signs This fine example has allOriginal 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,