Original Italian Vetterli-Vitali M1870/87 10.4mm Infantry Rifle made in Brescia dated 1875 with Sling - Serial S 470 French Holster When in combat in the

When in combat in the mountains Russian troops found their grenades were less effective

but was being relined for mounting on the battleship Nevada

commonly known as the Kokura Arsenal

Britain supplied about half a million helmets to the Americans before production of an American version was started in the U

probably from wear on a belt or other clothing item under the tunic

Original Italian Vetterli-Vitali M1870/87 10.4mm Infantry Rifle made in Brescia dated 1875 with Sling - Serial S 470 French Holster When in combat in theOriginal 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