Original Italian Vetterli M1870 Infantry Magazine Rifle Serial No 6590 - 10.4 x 47 mmR Schwarzlose MG The reverse of the straps

The reverse of the straps has the high pile dark green velvet that shows little wear

the interior even has replicated ink stamp marking of manufacturer

then a colonel

Naval Aviator

These are NOT REPRODUCTIONS

Original Italian Vetterli M1870 Infantry Magazine Rifle Serial No 6590 - 10.4 x 47 mmR Schwarzlose MG The reverse of the strapsOriginal Item: Only One Available. The M1870 Vetterli was the Italian service rifle from 1870 1887, when it was gradually replaced with the M1870 87 Italian Vetterli Vitali variant. 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 economy. The example serial number