Original Italian Vetterli M1870/87/15 Infantry Rifle made in Brescia Converted to 6.5mm - Dated 1879 U.S. Militaria this was considered 1896 in

this was considered 1896 in Springfield Armory records

We do not think this was ever "buried" but maybe just stored in an old Cow Shed or Barn where it virtually rusted away

These are in good

Comes complete with rear tassel to the helmet

Original Italian Vetterli M1870/87/15 Infantry Rifle made in Brescia Converted to 6.5mm - Dated 1879 U.S. Militaria this was considered 1896 inOriginal 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