Original Swiss Vetterli Repetiergewehr M1881 Magazine Infantry Rifle Serial No 207215 - 10.35 x 47mm French & Indian War Close comparison of the signature

Close comparison of the signature and date show it to be genuine

isolated by German forces during World War I after an American attack in the Argonne Forest in October 1918

The carry strap is in wonderful working condition with minor fading present

near mint example of a German WWII Luftwaffe M38 Overseas side cap (Schiffchen)

named and dated 1795

Original Swiss Vetterli Repetiergewehr M1881 Magazine Infantry Rifle Serial No 207215 - 10.35 x 47mm French & Indian War Close comparison of the signatureOriginal 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,