Original Rare Swiss Vetterli Stutzer Repetierkarabiner M1871 Carbine by Montier-Werstätte with Double Set Trigger - Serial 4491 MG 34 Feed Assembly The back is marked with

The back is marked with Präsidialkanzlei des Führers Lieferant (Presidential Chancellery Supplier) number 1 for Deschler & Sohn of München (Munich) on the reverse

Size 68 is a nice large size that can accommodate liners from 60cm to 62cm or US 7 1/2 to 7 3/4

Pin back and maker stamped as issued 62 (Kerbach & Österhelt) on the underside of the pin

on 3 March 1815

Original Rare Swiss Vetterli Stutzer Repetierkarabiner M1871 Carbine by Montier-Werstätte with Double Set Trigger - Serial 4491 MG 34 Feed Assembly The back is marked withOriginal Item: Only One Available. Introduced in 1867, the Swiss version of 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