Original Dutch Beaumont-Vitali M1871/88 Bolt Action Magazine Conversion Rifle Serial 1159 with Bayonet - Dated 1885 and 1891 Antique Flintlock Firearms The US Army eventually adopted

The US Army eventually adopted the Browning Automatic Rifle in 1917 (although it was September 1918 before any of the new guns reached the front)

The blade has not been sharpened and has a lovely undamaged edge

61st Infantry (Mechanized)

During the Allied invasion of Normandy

in excellent condition and extremely scarce

Original Dutch Beaumont-Vitali M1871/88 Bolt Action Magazine Conversion Rifle Serial 1159 with Bayonet - Dated 1885 and 1891 Antique Flintlock Firearms The US Army eventually adoptedOriginal Item: Only One Available. This Dutch Infantry Rifle was made by Stevens in Maastricht in the Netherlands, and is actually dated 1873. The model M 71 was a single shot 11mm rifle that was converted to a bolt action magazine rifle with a capacity of four rounds in 1891. This magazine system was introduced in 1888, derived from Vitali's improvements to the Italian Vetterli rifle, and led to the designation Beaumont Vitali M1871 88. Our example