Original Swiss Vetterli Repetiergewehr M1871 Magazine Rifle by Waffenfabrik Bern Serial 133923 - 10.4×38mm Category_Gahendra Martini Rifles & Parts Offenbach and Frankfurt

Offenbach and Frankfurt

trouble was encountered in lifting the landing gear on one side

Captain Moore returned to Camp Mourmelon

Fully cleaned and ready for display

suitable for wear on any type of clothing

Original Swiss Vetterli Repetiergewehr M1871 Magazine Rifle by Waffenfabrik Bern Serial 133923 - 10.4×38mm Category_Gahendra Martini Rifles & Parts Offenbach and FrankfurtOriginal 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,