Original Italian Thumb Trigger 11mm Trials Rifle Serial 166 by Glisenti-Pieri of Brescia - Circa 1870 Russian Artillery The bakelite grip scales show

The bakelite grip scales show some wear from use

There are also additional proof marks on the barrel and lock plate

000 for all models

was wounded in the battle

- Features a Nasal Guard with Eye Relief

Original Italian Thumb Trigger 11mm Trials Rifle Serial 166 by Glisenti-Pieri of Brescia - Circa 1870 Russian Artillery The bakelite grip scales showOriginal Item: One of a Kind. We have never seen one of these before, however it bears a serial number of 166 on both bolt and barrel, the receiver not being marked. "IN THE WHITE", never having any blue finish whatsoever rather indicates that this rifle was a factory made sample of this very rare ignition system utilizing a thumb trigger at the rear of the bolt and not beneath the action, making conventional trigger and trigger guard unnecessary.