Original Swiss Vetterli M1878 Infantry Magazine Rifle Serial No 162873 German Edged Weapons two substantial D Rings for

two substantial D Rings for the attachment of a body sling

Each measures approximately 14

complete with folding handles and integral lock (key long missing)

and some other minor improvements

It was also given the responsibility for planning the American part of the invasion of mainland Italy

Original Swiss Vetterli M1878 Infantry Magazine Rifle Serial No 162873 German Edged Weapons two substantial D Rings forOriginal Item: Only One Available. Swiss M1878 Vetterli Bolt Action, tubular magazine fed, . 41 rimfire, infantry rifle. 33" barrel, overall length 52". The Vetterli rifles were a series of Swiss army service rifles in use from 1869 to circa 1890, when they were replaced with SchmidtRubin rifles. Modified Vetterli rifles were also used by the Italian Army. The Swiss Vetterli rifles combined the American Winchester Model 1866's tubular magazine with a