Original Dutch Beaumont-Vitali M1871/88 Bolt Action Magazine Conversion Rifle - Dated 1877 British Field Gear The Russians were

The Russians were

Steel scabbard is in good condition with a few minor dents and minor pitting

however the front end has been plugged with a wooden dowel painted red

which now has a lovely dark oxidized color now

Produced under the smallest government contract for sabers (only 10

Original Dutch Beaumont-Vitali M1871/88 Bolt Action Magazine Conversion Rifle - Dated 1877 British Field Gear The Russians wereOriginal Item: Only One Available. This Dutch Infantry Rifle was made by Stevens in Maastricht in the Netherlands, and is actually dated 1877. 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 example has serial number 3397 on the barrel and butt plate(partial), and numbers B 801 on the bolt components, above the chamber on the receiver, as well as on the