Original Italian Vetterli-Vitali M1870/87 10.4mm Infantry Rifle by Torino Arsenal Dated 1873 with Duffle Cut Stock - Serial D 570 Antique Shotgun and it looks like it

and it looks like it was originally nickel plated on the back

except that it was finished olive green

The black enamel finish is retained almost completely

Truly outstanding

another seven battalions

Original Italian Vetterli-Vitali M1870/87 10.4mm Infantry Rifle by Torino Arsenal Dated 1873 with Duffle Cut Stock - Serial D 570 Antique Shotgun and it looks like itOriginal 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