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1880s ITALIAN Antique TORINO Model 1870 VETTERLI 11.43mm INFANTRY Carbine Unconverted and Made in 1873 with BAYONET
Guns International #: 102027934 Seller's Inventory #: 217580
Category: Military Rifles - Non-US - Military Arms
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Company: Ancestry Guns LLC
Member Since: 11/3/16
State: Missouri
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Country: United States
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Description:
1880s ITALIAN Antique TORINO Model 1870 VETTERLI 11.43mm INFANTRY Carbine
Unconverted and Made in 1873 with BAYONET
Here we present an antique Italian Vetterli Model 1870 Infantry Rifle, made in 1882 at the Torino Arsenal in Torino, Italy. The M1870 Vetterli was the Italian service rifle from 1870-1887, when it was gradually replaced with the M1870/87 Italian Vetterli-Vitali variant. The M1870 was a single-shot bolt action rifle originally chambered for the 10.4mm Vetterli centrefire cartridge, at first loaded with black powder and later with smokeless powder. The M1870 Italian Vetterli was based upon the M1870 Swiss Vetterli single-shot Cadet rifle, using a center-fire cartridge instead of the rim-fire cartridge of the M1869 Swiss Vetterli.
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 It was originally made as a single shot bolt action rifle to begin with in the Model 1870.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 good. Strong action. The bore is bright. Solid stock with expected wear (dents and dings). “1882” dated left barrel flat. The cleaning rod is absent. Sharp markings.
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
Barrel is 17-1/2 inches.
Caliber: 11.43mm
Overall condition as seen in photos.
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$1750
#217580
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes