Original Italian Vetterli M1870/87/15 Infantry Rifle by Torino Serial AH 5465 Converted to 6.5mm with Cut Down Bayonet - Dated 1879 Water Jacket Assembly The tang securing bolt is
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Original Italian Vetterli M1870 87 15 Infantry Rifle by Torino Serial AH 5465 Converted to 6.5mm with Cut Down Bayonet Dated 1879 Water Jacket Assembly The tang securing bolt is The tang securing bolt is inverted it's head being under the front part of the unusual steel trigger guard which itself has the early "round" front finial later associated with British Naval firearms The Sheepfoot blade is about 3¾” long