Original Italian Vetterli M1870 Single Shot Short Rifle made in Brescia - Serial 6032 Caps & Hats and unfortunately none bear markings

and unfortunately none bear markings

These were known collectively as the Feldjägerkorps

with serial numbers ranging from approximately 12

prevent the Germans from reinforcing Cherbourg

these jackets were often obtained and used by regular ground troops

Original Italian Vetterli M1870 Single Shot Short Rifle made in Brescia - Serial 6032 Caps & Hats and unfortunately none bear markingsOriginal Item: Only One Available. Now this is a rare opportunity! We have had very few original Italian M1870 Vetterli firearms which were not upgraded later to have magazines. All previous examples were Carbines, but this example is in fact a short rifle! These were never issued in large numbers, and as they were not really "Front line" weapons, apparently this example escaped conversion. The M1870 Vetterli Long Rifle was the Italian service rifle