Original Swiss Vetterli M1871 Infantry Magazine Rifle Serial No 67192 - 10.35 x 47mm British Militaria • Lock Plate

• Lock Plate

Designed to use the 75 round saddle drum 8mm magazine (available separately)

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Original Swiss Vetterli M1871 Infantry Magazine Rifle Serial No 67192 - 10.35 x 47mm British Militaria • Lock PlateOriginal Item: Only One Available. Introduced in 1871 this utilized the "Winchester" tube magazine system for cartridge storage under the barrel. Later models changed over to the box Magazine found on most rifles of the WWI era. Nicely maker marked on the left side of the receiver: SOC. IND. SUISSE SYST. VETTERLI Serial number 67192. Offered in very good condition with a solid bore this was a rifle serving at the time of Britain's legendary Martini