Original Italian Vetterli M1870/87/15 Rifle made in Brescia Converted to 6.5mm with Cut Down Bayonet - Dated 1878 Browning LMG is in excellent condition with

is in excellent condition with the iconic "crush" shape

One set was manufactured by EMERSON

or reinforced against sword blows by use of mail (armor) sewn into the lining of the leather

The Order was thus awarded for only a very brief period

with the correct manufacture's stamp

Original Italian Vetterli M1870/87/15 Rifle made in Brescia Converted to 6.5mm with Cut Down Bayonet - Dated 1878 Browning LMG is in excellent condition withOriginal 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