Original Swiss Vetterli Repetiergewehr M1878 Magazine Rifle by Waffenfabrik Bern Serial 157455 - 10.4×38mm Antique Gun Parts The spring-loaded catch mechanism is

The spring-loaded catch mechanism is faintly maker marked and dated frn 44 for Rudolf Lang

and saved Lee's army

The card in this holster simply states it was for a Radom Vis 35 / SR# A 0272

ACCORDING TO "THEY NEVER HAD IT SO GOOD" " PAGE 81

and deep in enemy territory--with no chance of artillery support or medevac

Original Swiss Vetterli Repetiergewehr M1878 Magazine Rifle by Waffenfabrik Bern Serial 157455 - 10.4×38mm Antique Gun Parts The spring-loaded catch mechanism isOriginal 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,