Original Swiss Vetterli Repetiergewehr M1871 Infantry Magazine Rifle Serial No 19936 - 10.4x38mm R Replica Non-Firing Machine Guns this is a high quality

this is a high quality reproduction of the scabbard for the 21 inch blade P-1876 Martini-Henry Rifle socket bayonet

The poilu (French infantryman) kept his rifle in order with this set

Originally the Iron Cross was introduced in three grades with a Grand Cross intended for award to Senior Commanders for successfully leading troops in combat and the First and Second classes for award to all ranks for bravery or merit in action

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Original Swiss Vetterli Repetiergewehr M1871 Infantry Magazine Rifle Serial No 19936 - 10.4x38mm R Replica Non-Firing Machine Guns this is a high qualityOriginal 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,