Original Italian Vetterli M1870 Carbine by Torre Annunziata - Serial No U. 8569 dated 1884 U.S. Military Maps Earlier flags than WWII were

Earlier flags than WWII were made of a wool blend

Specifications of this particular WC 27 are as follows-

- Very early back sight with circular elevation knob which measured in

• Medal ribbons

- WWII USAAF Leather flight helmet type A-11 made by the Consolidated Slipper Corporation Size Large offered in near mint condition

Original Italian Vetterli M1870 Carbine by Torre Annunziata - Serial No U. 8569 dated 1884 U.S. Military Maps Earlier flags than WWII wereOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a somewhat strange looking carbine, however these were no doubt quite effective in Italy during the 1870s. The M1870 Vetterli was the Italian service rifle from 1870 1887. The M1870 was a single shot bolt action rifle chambered for the 10. 4mm Vetterli centrefire cartridge, at first loaded with black powder and later with smokeless powder. The M1870 was based upon the M1869 Swiss Vetterli but simplified for