Original Swiss Vetterli Repetiergewehr M1869/71 Infantry Magazine Rifle Serial No 60993 - 10.35 x 47mm U.S. Helmets/Hats usually referred to as the

usually referred to as the "Artillery Luger

ST LO (GND SUPPORT)

Edson and Lt

rotted and useless we have decided to offer a Restoration Set which consist of:

Original Swiss Vetterli Repetiergewehr M1869/71 Infantry Magazine Rifle Serial No 60993 - 10.35 x 47mm U.S. Helmets/Hats usually referred to as theOriginal 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,