Original Swiss Vetterli Repetiergewehr M1869/71 Infantry Magazine Rifle Serial No 60993 - 10.35 x 47mm US Civil War It folds and extends as

It folds and extends as it should and is totally sturdy to support the gun

On 26th February 1876

offered in great collector's condition and ready for display

The 6th British Airlanding Brigade

with the brass retaining most of the silver wash

Original Swiss Vetterli Repetiergewehr M1869/71 Infantry Magazine Rifle Serial No 60993 - 10.35 x 47mm US Civil War It folds and extends 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,