Original Swiss Vetterli Repetiergewehr M1869/71 Rifle by Rare Maker Valentin Sauerbrey with Socket Bayonet - Serial 2511 Rear Sight Assembly with the original blued finish

with the original blued finish worn to a grayish patina over most of the metalwork

as pocket watches were too bulky

The company had two platoons

Overall a very nice 100% genuine M35 Double Decal Camouflage Overpainted Heer Army helmet with loads of history

These bags are ideal as a side-carry shoulder bag because they are smaller than a musette bag but larger than a standard German bread bag

Original Swiss Vetterli Repetiergewehr M1869/71 Rifle by Rare Maker Valentin Sauerbrey with Socket Bayonet - Serial 2511 Rear Sight Assembly with the original blued finishOriginal 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,