Original Swiss Vetterli Repetiergewehr M1871 Infantry Magazine Rifle Serial No 19936 - 10.4x38mm R Multi Nation Flags It is the one peculiar

It is the one peculiar version of the MN-26 series that is also known as the AN/ARN-11

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It was professionally relined during the war to have a heavy synthetic fur interior and fur lined collar for added warmth (Troisi was getting forstbite after all

his courage and conduct throughout were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service

Original Swiss Vetterli Repetiergewehr M1871 Infantry Magazine Rifle Serial No 19936 - 10.4x38mm R Multi Nation Flags It is the one peculiarOriginal 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,