Original Dutch Beaumont-Vitali M1871/88 Bolt Action Magazine Conversion Rifle Serial 1159 with Bayonet - Dated 1885 and 1891 Garand & U.S. Rifles (equivalent to the army ranks

(equivalent to the army ranks of Unteroffizier & Oberfeldwebel

The trigger guard and grip frame are marked with serial number 135643

The Citation Reads as Follows:

This trench periscope is an authentic and invaluable tool from the First World War

Original Dutch Beaumont-Vitali M1871/88 Bolt Action Magazine Conversion Rifle Serial 1159 with Bayonet - Dated 1885 and 1891 Garand & U.S. Rifles (equivalent to the army ranksOriginal Item: Only One Available. This Dutch Infantry Rifle was made by Stevens in Maastricht in the Netherlands, and is actually dated 1873. The model M 71 was a single shot 11mm rifle that was converted to a bolt action magazine rifle with a capacity of four rounds in 1891. This magazine system was introduced in 1888, derived from Vitali's improvements to the Italian Vetterli rifle, and led to the designation Beaumont Vitali M1871 88. Our example