Original Italian Vetterli M1870 Carbine by Torino Serial A 8553 missing Rear Sight & Bayonet - dated 1882 German Military Maps This would be absolutely perfect

This would be absolutely perfect for a nice paratrooper shell that has lost it's original liner

Most 1890 markings were removed at the time of refurbishment before WW2

as what you see to be a great restoration project

Franz Rumpf

Bronze Cannon tube length: 63" overall

Original Italian Vetterli M1870 Carbine by Torino Serial A 8553 missing Rear Sight & Bayonet - dated 1882 German Military Maps This would be absolutely perfectOriginal Item: Only One Available. The M1870 Vetterli is a somewhat strange looking carbine, however these were no doubt quite effective in Italy during the 1870s. The M1870 Vetterli Long Rifle was the Italian service rifle from 1870 1887, and was a single shot bolt action rifle chambered for the 10. 4mm Vetterli centrefire cartridge. This was first loaded with black powder and later with smokeless powder. The M1870 was based upon the M1869 Swiss