Original Swiss Vetterli Repetiergewehr M1878 Magazine Rifle by Waffenfabrik Bern Serial 194597 - 10.4×38mm Russian Flags Observer Officer Worthing was killed

Observer Officer Worthing was killed and 2nd Lt

DAK Luftwaffe eagle

The metal finish on the barrel and fittings is a light gray polished patina

There is not any major corrosion

These are are difficult to find

Original Swiss Vetterli Repetiergewehr M1878 Magazine Rifle by Waffenfabrik Bern Serial 194597 - 10.4×38mm Russian Flags Observer Officer Worthing was killedOriginal 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,