Original Italian Vetterli M1870/87/15 Infantry Rifle Serial DG 7226 Made in Torino Converted to 6.5mm - Dated 1889 British Militaria probably for use as a

probably for use as a fowling piece

Distinguished Service Medal (United States)-1

1941 when it was put to sea in the screen of Rear Admiral John H

The head has a lovely oxidized look

Original Italian Vetterli M1870/87/15 Infantry Rifle Serial DG 7226 Made in Torino Converted to 6.5mm - Dated 1889 British Militaria probably for use as aOriginal 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