Original Swiss Vetterli Repetiergewehr M1871 Infantry Rifle by W.v. Steiger of Thun Serial No 28041 - 10.35 x 47mm Royal Air Force but they are most likely

but they are most likely worn off

report describing static warfare along the Neva Front near Leningrad and improvements to the trench and bunker system

These type guns were probably first manufactured in Holland and the term "blunderbuss" appears to have been derived from the Dutch words for "thunder box"

The chin strap is present and complete

and purple

Original Swiss Vetterli Repetiergewehr M1871 Infantry Rifle by W.v. Steiger of Thun Serial No 28041 - 10.35 x 47mm Royal Air Force but they are most likelyOriginal 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,