Original Italian Vetterli M1870/87/15 Infantry Rifle made in Brescia Converted to 6.5mm - Dated 1873 81mm Mortar - Complete Lower Frame Assembly

- Complete Lower Frame Assembly with serial number 78420

on to Georgetown BR July 10th for Puerto Rico

The Octagonal barrel measures 8 1/2" with a very exotic front sight

1798 (Formerly known as the Battle of Abourkir Bay)

definitely a plus for a marksman or "hunter"

Original Italian Vetterli M1870/87/15 Infantry Rifle made in Brescia Converted to 6.5mm - Dated 1873 81mm Mortar - Complete Lower Frame AssemblyOriginal Item: Only One Available. The M1870 Vetterli was the Italian service rifle from 1870 1887. The M1870 was a single shot bolt action rifle chambered for the 10. 4mm Vetterli centrefire cartridge, at first loaded with black powder and later with smokeless powder. The M1870 was based upon the M1869 Swiss Vetterli but simplified for economy. Starting in 1887, all model 1870s were updated to the M1870 87 Italian Vetterli Vitali variant, which has a