Original Swiss Vetterli Repetiergewehr M1881 Magazine Infantry Rifle Serial 211825 by Waffenfabrik Bern - 10.35 x 47mm U.S. Field Gear but instead was definitely manufactured

but instead was definitely manufactured in Britain

To the right of this under the bolster is a clear U

originally only the National winners were bestowed an actual award with corresponding certificate

and occasionally a small ding but all are free of major dents or imperfections

the Swedish Army operated six bicycle infantry regiments

Original Swiss Vetterli Repetiergewehr M1881 Magazine Infantry Rifle Serial 211825 by Waffenfabrik Bern - 10.35 x 47mm U.S. Field Gear but instead was definitely manufacturedOriginal Item: Only One Available. Introduced in 1867, the Vetterli rifle system utilized the "Winchester" tube magazine system for cartridge storage under the barrel. The original 1867 model had an external hammer, like a Winchester, but in 1868 this was changed to an internal cocking bolt spring. The cleaning rod was moved to the side of the rifle, but this proved problematic, so the model of 1869 moved it back to the under barrel position. In 1871,