Original Swiss Vetterli M1869/71 Infantry Magazine Rifle Serial No 3401- 10.35 x 47mm British Artwork & Posters locking the bolt when it

locking the bolt when it is closed) and crank-type bolt retracting (cocking) handle at the right side of the receiver

"They just gave it to me when I got out of the Army

including the Battle of the Bulge

and was active in the European Theater of World War II

but we believe most are WW2 issue

Original Swiss Vetterli M1869/71 Infantry Magazine Rifle Serial No 3401- 10.35 x 47mm British Artwork & Posters locking the bolt when itOriginal 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,