Original Dutch Beaumont-Vitali M1871/88 Bolt Action Magazine Conversion Rifle Serial 845 - Dated 1885 and 1891 MG 42 Bolt & Barrel Assembly It is labeled as being

It is labeled as being from Carlstrom Field 1919 and is constructed out of aircraft skin

The overall condition of this pickelhaube is very good

Rex Talley - Portales New Mex

These rifles would actually "function" when bolt is cycled

Once back on track

Original Dutch Beaumont-Vitali M1871/88 Bolt Action Magazine Conversion Rifle Serial 845 - Dated 1885 and 1891 MG 42 Bolt & Barrel Assembly It is labeled as beingOriginal Item: Only One Available. This Dutch Infantry Rifle was made by Stevens in Maastricht in the Netherlands, and is actually dated 1873. The model M 71 was a single shot 11mm rifle that was converted to a bolt action magazine rifle with a capacity of four rounds in 1891. This magazine system was introduced in 1888, derived from Vitali's improvements to the Italian Vetterli rifle, and led to the designation Beaumont Vitali M1871 88. This example