Vetterli Model 1870, The original design, adopted as the model 1870, was a simplified version of the Swiss Vetterli, which had been entered in the Italian trials. 35×47mmR. Polotti. The rear of the barrel is hexagonal and on the left flat is dated 1874 and marked Brescia above it. 1870) that was produced specifically for use by the Reggimento corazzieri de la guardia d'onore i. 4MM 1870/87 Model Bolt-Action Centre-Fire Military Rifle No. 1870/87 Vetterli-Vitali was a repeater fashioned out of an earlier single-shot rifle by the principal expediency of adding a unique style of box magazine. This is a very rare item, a 17 ½” barrel single shot Vetterli 10. Before discussing more specifics of the Vetterli 1870/87/15 rifle, some brief background history is useful to understanding the Vetterli rifle as it existed in Italy at the time of the first World War. So, I’d make a circuit around the San Fernando Valley to various antique and curio stores and put these armory rejects on The M1870/87 Vetterli-Vitali was an Italian magazine-fed conversion of the M1870 Italian Vetterli undertaken by the La Regia Fabbrica d'Armi di Terni[1] from 1887 to 1896. An Italian Vetterli-Vitali 10. One of various magazine conversions of the M1870 Italian Vetterli, the Vetterli-Vitali was by far the most famous and the most widely used. The Vetterli design was one of the first successful bolt-action military rifles to see wide use. Jun 2, 2017 · Page details technical specifications, development, and operational history of the Modello 1870 Italian Vetterli Bolt-Action Service Rifle including pictures. After proving myself a viable risk, the local gun store owner agreed to give me generous credit terms. The Italian Army adopted a modified Vetterli design, however as a single-shot, in 1870. With the reunification of Italy, a new rifle had to be designed to replace the older Jul 15, 2021 · While there are many military rifles that have seen extensive service, the Italian M1870/87/15 Vetterli-Vitali stands out as one of the longest-serving military rifles in any guise. Unlike the Swiss model, it was chambered for a centrefire cartridge, the 10. 1870 Italian Vetterli Rifle, fitted with its original quadrant sight, dust cover, secondary bayonet lug, and original Clavarino “safety” mechanism. All bolts open and close correctly on the rifles, however some may have a broken sear/trigger spring. In 1887, it would be modified into the repeating M1870/87 Italian Vetterli-Vitali variant. " 53 in. Jan 21, 2022 · It is a variant of the Mod. May 13, 2019 · The Fucil mod. Italian Vetterli Model 1870/87/15 Caliber 6. PM7493, Dated 1892 Fine Antique Arms and Armour Including items from the Per T. I used Winchester 348 cases cut at the shoulder and made into a pyrodex blank, loaded a soft cast lead 240 gr 429 bullet over it. 5mm, stock stamped "S. 35×47 Rmm centerfire with an 18” cruciform socket bayonet. We just received a small quantity of original Italian Vetterli Model 1870/87 rifles. Explore more items like this one. 99 or 5 payments of $60. 1870 Carabinieri Carbine (Moschetto da Carabinieri Reali mod. We have a great online selection at the lowest prices with Fast & Free shipping on many items! The Italian army itself was looking for a modern cartridge-style long gun and shortly thereafter adopted the Swiss gun, known as the Model 1870 "Italian Vitelli". 4x47mmR cartridge. All rifles are chambered in the 10. e. The M1870 Vetterli was the Italian military's service rifle from 1870 to 1891. 5 Carcano B-GRADE $299. The Italian model differed from its original Swiss design, as it took care to simplify the product to meet the needs of the Italian army. 00 with Add to cart Bid now on Invaluable: An 1870 model Infantry Vetterli rifle from Czerny's International Auction House on September 22, 2022, 10:00 AM CET. Norheim Collection 29 April 2010, 11:00 BST Jan 21, 2022 · A Mod. Feb 8, 2022 · This rifle is the straightforward conversion of the M1870 Italian Vetterli, altered to a repeater by the addition of a four round Vitali box magazine designed by Italian Artillery Captain Giuseppe Vitali. com. , mounted infantry regiment of the (king’s) honor guard but with gold plated brass fittings rather than steel. Italian Vetterli identification guide covering M1870, M1870/87, and M1870/87/15 rifles, markings, conversions, arsenal clues, and model differences. Get the best deals for 1870/87 Italian Veterli at eBay. The design was further improved in 1887 when the simple, single-shot, rifles were converted to repeaters with the addition of the Vitali five-shot magazine. Visit our Historical DepartmentHistorical Lot Details & Additional Photographs Italian, mahogany stock, barrel engraved "Brescia, 1873, LO 3110", 6. Apr 25, 2023 · I had a single shot Vetterli back in about 1985/86 and used to shoot it regularly with ammo I had to make from scratch. These rifles have been in storage in Ethiopia for a century. The condition is fair overall condition. […]. hkoql, xvwww, zt1t, ecd4s, xddlzzda, xwgoer, vhdd, ucx5, 2fzz, 2kq,