Original Rare Swiss Vetterli Stutzer Repetierkarabiner M1871 Carbine by Montier-Werstätte with Double Set Trigger - Serial 4491 MG 34 Feed Assembly Pin back and maker stamped

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

- Various other WWII medals and medal ribbon bars

and set up a thin line of defense from Fourcarville to Beuzeville

It is also the design for the helmet on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Moscow

however we think this was "enhanced" to look as if it did

Original Rare Swiss Vetterli Stutzer Repetierkarabiner M1871 Carbine by Montier-Werstätte with Double Set Trigger - Serial 4491 MG 34 Feed Assembly Pin back and maker stampedOriginal 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