Original Italian Vetterli M1870/87/15 Infantry Rifle Serial DG 7226 Made in Torino Converted to 6.5mm - Dated 1889 British Militaria Collar has lieutenant bar affixed

Collar has lieutenant bar affixed  unusual) and infantry crossed rifles pin

Distinguished Service Medal (United States)-1

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

probably for use as a fowling piece

Original Italian Vetterli M1870/87/15 Infantry Rifle Serial DG 7226 Made in Torino Converted to 6.5mm - Dated 1889 British Militaria Collar has lieutenant bar affixedOriginal 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