Original Italian Vetterli M1870 Carbine by Torino Serial A 8553 missing Rear Sight & Bayonet - dated 1882 French Awards Medals Badges Insignia unlike many of the examples

unlike many of the examples found on the market

Ernst Röhm’s name has also been ground away

Turning the pages of the excellent laid out and preserved scrap books is like taking a journey back in time

with pink piping and a darker green cap band

The bird clutches a cross in his talons

Original Italian Vetterli M1870 Carbine by Torino Serial A 8553 missing Rear Sight & Bayonet - dated 1882 French Awards Medals Badges Insignia unlike many of the examplesOriginal Item: Only One Available. The M1870 Vetterli is a somewhat strange looking carbine, however these were no doubt quite effective in Italy during the 1870s. The M1870 Vetterli Long Rifle was the Italian service rifle from 1870 1887, and was a single shot bolt action rifle chambered for the 10. 4mm Vetterli centrefire cartridge. This was first loaded with black powder and later with smokeless powder. The M1870 was based upon the M1869 Swiss