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ITALIAN Antique BRESCIA VETTERLI 6.5x52mm Model 1870/87/15 INFANTRY Rifle Made in 1878 & Served as Late as WWII!
Guns International #: 101982135 Seller's Inventory #: 217863
Category: Military Rifles - Antique - Military Rifles - Non-US
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Seller: AncestryGunsLLC
Company: Ancestry Guns LLC
Member Since: 11/3/16
State: Missouri
Zip: 65203
Country: United States
Phone: (314) 707-7373
International Phone: 314-707-7373
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Description:
ITALIAN Antique BRESCIA VETTERLI 6.5x52mm Model 1870/87/15 INFANTRY Rifle
Made in 1878 & Served as Late as WWII!
Here we present an antique Italian Brescia Vetterli Model 1870/87/15 Infantry Rifle, made in 1878. Like several other European countries in the late 19th Century, Italy hardly seemed able to keep up with the latest and greatest firearms technology in the fierce arms race led by France and Germany. This rifle itself underwent 3 significant changes, hence the three different Model dates of Model 1870, Model 1870/87, and Model 1870/87/15, in its very long service life.
It was originally made as a single shot bolt action rifle to begin with in the Model 1870. In 1887 it was made into a repeater with the installation of the Vitali magazine in the Model 1870/87, and finally being brought into the smokeless powder era with the rechambering into the 6.5 Carcano in the Model 1870/87/15. At various stages they were put into storage, then brought out again to fight. These rifles would have seen use by Italian troops in WWI, then in the hands of Italian colonial native troops in WWII.
The overall condition is very good. Original patina. Robust action. Bright bore. This example sports a solid stock with an expected amount of handling/storage wear (contains period repairs that remain stable). Visible numbers match. A “CE” cartouche can be seen on the left wrist.
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
Barrel is 33-1/4 inches.
Caliber: 6.5x52mm Italian
Overall condition as seen in photos.
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$1650
#217863
SOLD
Antique: Yes