Original Italian Vetterli-Vitali M1870/87 Infantry Rifle made in Torino dated 1878 - Serial AF 192 Martini-Henry Rifle The belt hanger was a

The belt hanger was a clip-on affair that was cheap and easy to replace

and there definitely was cleaning done over the years

possibly 140+ years of age offered in lovely display condition

Original Item: Over its years in service

which most likely indicates that it was an import during the U

Original Italian Vetterli-Vitali M1870/87 Infantry Rifle made in Torino dated 1878 - Serial AF 192 Martini-Henry Rifle The belt hanger was aOriginal 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