Original Italian Vetterli M1870/87/15 Rifle Serial XZ.8749 by Torre Annunziata with Flame Figured Stock Converted to 6.5mm - Dated 1880 MG 34 Feed Assembly Allied forces succeeded in damaging

Allied forces succeeded in damaging two Japanese carriers and a battleship

Fierce American resistance on the northern shoulder of the offensive

and unfortunately has a few nicks in the blade with the tip missing completely

It shows moderate wear from use and service

It definitely looks to be factory

Original Italian Vetterli M1870/87/15 Rifle Serial XZ.8749 by Torre Annunziata with Flame Figured Stock Converted to 6.5mm - Dated 1880 MG 34 Feed Assembly Allied forces succeeded in damagingOriginal 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