Original Swiss Vetterli Repetiergewehr M1878 Magazine Rifle by Waffenfabrik Bern Serial 169707 - 10.4×38mm Martini-Henry Bayonets probably left to rust in

probably left to rust in a barn somewhere for decades

the 12 inch bayonet was no longer considered long enough for the 44

The M1941 brought about use of a removable wheeled base and incorporated a pronounced arch to the base plate as well as a redesigned bipod support structure - the changes intended to improve both mass production (aided by heavier use of stampings) and portability of the system (wheels could be affixed to the bipod structure for towing by infantry)

but none that we are familiar with

During World War I he was a liaison officer in the American Expeditionary Force

Original Swiss Vetterli Repetiergewehr M1878 Magazine Rifle by Waffenfabrik Bern Serial 169707 - 10.4×38mm Martini-Henry Bayonets probably left to rust inOriginal 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,