Original Swiss Vetterli Repetiergewehr M1881 Magazine Infantry Rifle Serial No 207215 - 10.35 x 47mm Gahendra Martini Rifles & Parts participated in the invasion of

participated in the invasion of North Africa in 1942

with each side of the brim turned up and secured by chromed snaps on either side

with most stitching appearing to be intact

The attack was beaten back with small arms and artillery fire

and has paint stenciled markings on the side:

Original Swiss Vetterli Repetiergewehr M1881 Magazine Infantry Rifle Serial No 207215 - 10.35 x 47mm Gahendra Martini Rifles & Parts participated in the invasion ofOriginal 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,