Original Italian Vetterli-Vitali M1870/87 10.4mm Infantry Rifle made in Brescia dated 1880 - Serial MN6170 Manufacture Type_New Made Items These all had crucifix shape

These all had crucifix shape crossguards with huge broad double edged blades

This design also made it very easy to convert to a centerfire cartridge

possibly from the trumpet it was attached to

as earlier ones had a leather belt loop

the reverse inscribed in Gothic characters Für treue Dienste bei der Fahne (For loyal service under the flag) above the Roman numeral IX (9) within a circular wreath of oak leaves

Original Italian Vetterli-Vitali M1870/87 10.4mm Infantry Rifle made in Brescia dated 1880 - Serial MN6170 Manufacture Type_New Made Items These all had crucifix shapeOriginal 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