Original Italian Vetterli M1870 Carbine by Torino Serial A 8553 missing Rear Sight & Bayonet - dated 1882 French Awards Medals Badges Insignia with pink piping and a

with pink piping and a darker green cap band

as is the wood

unlike many of the examples found on the market

This rifle was issued to the 9th Infantry Regiment (the Manchus)

in what had been a one-sided air war in favor of the Japanese

Original Italian Vetterli M1870 Carbine by Torino Serial A 8553 missing Rear Sight & Bayonet - dated 1882 French Awards Medals Badges Insignia with pink piping and aOriginal Item: Only One Available. The M1870 Vetterli is a somewhat strange looking carbine, however these were no doubt quite effective in Italy during the 1870s. The M1870 Vetterli Long Rifle was the Italian service rifle from 1870 1887, and was a single shot bolt action rifle chambered for the 10. 4mm Vetterli centrefire cartridge. This was first loaded with black powder and later with smokeless powder. The M1870 was based upon the M1869 Swiss