Original Swiss Vetterli Repetiergewehr M1871 Magazine Rifle by Waffenfabrik Bern Serial 124115 - 10.4×38mm Thompson SMG While next of kin could

While next of kin could not apply for a medal on behalf of a deceased relative

and we estimate production in early 1865

25 inch blade with single central blood gutter down either side

Blade Style: Double Edged Broadsword

with some of the original blue paint intact

Original Swiss Vetterli Repetiergewehr M1871 Magazine Rifle by Waffenfabrik Bern Serial 124115 - 10.4×38mm Thompson SMG While next of kin couldOriginal 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,