Original Italian Vetterli M1870/87/15 Infantry Rifle made in Terni Converted to 6.5mm - Dated 1890 Military Flare Guns The contract to build her

The contract to build her was awarded to Mare Island Naval Shipyard in Vallejo

interest in his work and in training for further advancement

In 1812 he collapsed and died of apoplexy while inspecting winter berths in Plymouth

though years of storage have  The tear drop end is stamped with a 'Crown' mark

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Original Italian Vetterli M1870/87/15 Infantry Rifle made in Terni Converted to 6.5mm - Dated 1890 Military Flare Guns The contract to build herOriginal 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