Original Swiss Vetterli Repetiergewehr M1878 Magazine Rifle by Waffenfabrik Bern Serial 171421 - 10.4×38mm Revolutionary War (Shield Trademark)

(Shield Trademark)

The design was a Christian cross with a bust of Albert the Bold at the centre

Waffenwerk Suhl with waffen proofs

Overall Length: 54 inches

It is maker marked on the back with Präsidialkanzlei des Führers Lieferant (Presidential Chancellery Supplier) number 20 on the underside of the pin

Original Swiss Vetterli Repetiergewehr M1878 Magazine Rifle by Waffenfabrik Bern Serial 171421 - 10.4×38mm Revolutionary War (Shield Trademark)Original 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,