Original Swiss Vetterli Repetiergewehr M1871 Magazine Rifle by Waffenfabrik Bern Serial 133923 - 10.4×38mm Original Antique Guns Always considered one of the

Always considered one of the most romantic styles of British Cavalry Helmets the 12th Lancer's principal color was bright red

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The number “2” is of the false embroidery style

the hammer cannot even be cocked until the rear trigger is "set"

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Original Swiss Vetterli Repetiergewehr M1871 Magazine Rifle by Waffenfabrik Bern Serial 133923 - 10.4×38mm Original Antique Guns Always considered one of theOriginal 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,