Original Dutch Beaumont-Vitali M1871/88 Bolt Action Magazine Conversion Rifle Serial 3441 with Bayonet - Dated 1873 and 1891 British Militaria The scabbard looks to originally

The scabbard looks to originally have been black enamel

truly MASSIVE and ready to display

The top vent fitting is marked with D

The leather blade buffer is still present as is the sword knot

Original Dutch Beaumont-Vitali M1871/88 Bolt Action Magazine Conversion Rifle Serial 3441 with Bayonet - Dated 1873 and 1891 British Militaria The scabbard looks to originallyOriginal Item: Only One Available. This Dutch Infantry Rifle was made by Stevens in Maastricht in the Netherlands, and is actually dated 1873. The model M 71 was a single shot 11mm rifle that was converted to a bolt action magazine rifle with a capacity of four rounds in 1891. This magazine system was introduced in 1888, derived from Vitali's improvements to the Italian Vetterli rifle, and led to the designation Beaumont Vitali M1871 88. Our example