Original Italian Vetterli M1870/87/15 Infantry Rifle made in Brescia Converted to 6.5mm - Dated 1873 81mm Mortar This is straight out of

This is straight out of the attic

on to Georgetown BR July 10th for Puerto Rico

definitely a plus for a marksman or "hunter"

The warhead bears a manufacturer stamping on the top of the head and date that reads 1937

The Octagonal barrel measures 8 1/2" with a very exotic front sight

Original Italian Vetterli M1870/87/15 Infantry Rifle made in Brescia Converted to 6.5mm - Dated 1873 81mm Mortar This is straight out ofOriginal 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