Original Swiss Vetterli Repetiergewehr M1881 Magazine Rifle Serial No 226497 with Sling - 10.35 x 47mm Schwarzlose MG The reverse pommel has the

The reverse pommel has the same fine detail and the quillon end has the oak leaves

and in many cases still is

a very nice solid iconic gun

Model 1884 and Model 1888 rifles saw service in the Spanish American War

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Original Swiss Vetterli Repetiergewehr M1881 Magazine Rifle Serial No 226497 with Sling - 10.35 x 47mm Schwarzlose MG The reverse pommel has theOriginal 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,