Original Swiss Vetterli Repetiergewehr M1871 Infantry Magazine Rifle by Soc. Ind. Suisse Serial No 67849 - 10.35 x 47mm Spade Grip Assembly from 1840 to 1865

from 1840 to 1865

There are the expected dents and dings from service

The reverse ricasso is marked PAUL WEYERSBERG & Co

in accordance with instruction from the proper commanding officer as to their employment

sportsmen didn’t like to wear them because they hindered arm movement

Original Swiss Vetterli Repetiergewehr M1871 Infantry Magazine Rifle by Soc. Ind. Suisse Serial No 67849 - 10.35 x 47mm Spade Grip Assembly from 1840 to 1865Original 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,