Original Swiss Vetterli Repetiergewehr M1881 Infantry Rifle Serial 207867 with M1878 Pioneer Sawback Bayonet German Uniforms Complete with original issued bipod

Complete with original issued bipod

After establishing defensive positions

The best aspect of this jacket are the name tag the reads W

We cannot explain the Glider Pilot patch on the Artillery uniform so this could be a post war addition

Wurlitzer enjoyed initial success

Original Swiss Vetterli Repetiergewehr M1881 Infantry Rifle Serial 207867 with M1878 Pioneer Sawback Bayonet German Uniforms Complete with original issued bipodOriginal 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,