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Thursday 30 March 2023, 10:00 AM • Sarzana

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An 1870 TS Model Vetterli rifle (for Special Troopers), with bayonet, circa 1870 - 1890

Estimate

€ 300 - 500

Sold

€ 1.375

The price includes buyer's premium

Information

Regno d'Italia
length 109,5 cm
Round, rifled barrel, 10.4 mm cal. at the nozzle, with octagonal base (a few signs of use, well marked rifling, almost completely clean bore), with remains of markings, crowned "GG", "GLISENTI" and "BRESCIA" provided with a club guide for the bayonet, foresight and adjustable rear sight. Working sliding-revolving bolt complete with rotating covering. Remains of earlier browning. Three-quarter wooden stock, iron mounts. With a Mod. 1870 Vetterli bayonet (64.5 cm long) with long spring and brown Bakelite grip scales. If the bayonet is fixed, the secure wedge screw does not snap. Leather scabbard with brass mounts and belt frog.