Original Swiss Vetterli Repetiergewehr M1869/71 Infantry Magazine Rifle Serial No 66542 - 10.35 x 47mm U.S. Badges It was still in FM

It was still in FM 24-24 as late as 1994 but it was long gone from US active service before then

though the tip has pulled off of one

fought from 23 July 1942 to 23 January 1943

It should contain large pockets to carry extra clothing and field equipment

(this may not have been the case after all and it was used in limited numbers during the ardennes operation

Original Swiss Vetterli Repetiergewehr M1869/71 Infantry Magazine Rifle Serial No 66542 - 10.35 x 47mm U.S. Badges It was still in FMOriginal 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,