Original Swiss Vetterli M1871 Infantry Magazine Rifle Serial No 89723 - 10.35 x 47mm Browning LMG - Tang is signed by

- Tang is signed by the maker (MEI) and dated (NENGO)

comes complete with sliding eye lens cover

This is an exceptional early British Dragoon pistol

All Royal Air Force WWII officer web sets are in somewhat used but excellent condition with WW2 dates found mostly on the holsters and Ammunition pouches

Original Swiss Vetterli M1871 Infantry Magazine Rifle Serial No 89723 - 10.35 x 47mm Browning LMG - Tang is signed byOriginal 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,