Original Italian Vetterli M1870/87/15 Infantry Rifle by Torre Annunziata Converted to 6.5mm - Dated 1884 Military Awards Medals Badges Insignia the "Yankee Division

the "Yankee Division

The bearskin is in near perfect condition and comes complete with chained brass chin scales

Gray was born in Evansville

Both weapons were destined for obsolescence within the next 20-30 years

indicating manufacture in Naples in 1891

Original Italian Vetterli M1870/87/15 Infantry Rifle by Torre Annunziata Converted to 6.5mm - Dated 1884 Military Awards Medals Badges Insignia the "Yankee DivisionOriginal 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