Original Italian Vetterli M1870 Carbine by Torre Annunziata - Serial No U. 8569 dated 1884 U.S. Military Maps - Very early back sight

- Very early back sight with circular elevation knob which measured in

It was equipped with a folding butt stock and a carrying handle

This helmet is a fine example and still retains all of its original WW2 parts and the shell has all original Blue U

Lieutenant-Colonel Eric Pearce-Serocold born in 1876 was Commanding Officer of 2nd Battalion King's Royal Rifle Corps from 04/08/1914 to 31/10/1914 and was wounded

Original Italian Vetterli M1870 Carbine by Torre Annunziata - Serial No U. 8569 dated 1884 U.S. Military Maps - Very early back sightOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a somewhat strange looking carbine, however these were no doubt quite effective in Italy during the 1870s. The M1870 Vetterli was the Italian service rifle from 1870 1887. The M1870 was a single shot bolt action rifle chambered for the 10. 4mm Vetterli centrefire cartridge, at first loaded with black powder and later with smokeless powder. The M1870 was based upon the M1869 Swiss Vetterli but simplified for