Original Italian Vetterli-Vitali M1870/87 10.4mm Infantry Rifle by Torino Arsenal with Custom Carved Butt Stock - Serial D 4716 m the SSh-68 was progressively withdrawn

the SSh-68 was progressively withdrawn from service

and 'walking-out' bayonets were made in small quantities during the Third Reich"

The cap features fold down side and back panels with the panels

1942 and received his commission in the RAF as a Pilot Officer

quarter deck

Original Italian Vetterli-Vitali M1870/87 10.4mm Infantry Rifle by Torino Arsenal with Custom Carved Butt Stock - Serial D 4716 m the SSh-68 was progressively withdrawnOriginal 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