Original Italian WWI Vetterli M1870/87/15 Infantry Rifle made in Brescia Converted to 6.5mm - Dated 1883 German Antique Guns The markings on the top

The markings on the top of the barrel are still faintly legible:

• 4 x 26th Infantry Division YD insignia patches and 2 x Sergeant Chevrons

" most likely indicating staff or support

and an R and C proof mark on the barrel

and is still in the original full length

Original Italian WWI Vetterli M1870/87/15 Infantry Rifle made in Brescia Converted to 6.5mm - Dated 1883 German Antique Guns The markings on the topOriginal Item: Only One Available. 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 economy. Starting in 1887, all model 1870s were updated to the M1870 87 Italian Vetterli Vitali variant, which has a