Original Swiss Vetterli Repetiergewehr M1871 Infantry Rifle by Rare Maker Valentin Sauerbrey - Serial 107227 Historical Military Books or because they were reproductions

or because they were reproductions

and this also serves to secure the nib piece in its place… A sharp pull on the lanyard [hooked into the nib piece] withdraws with the nib piece

now tarnished to a nice dark patina

She suffered considerably in the battle

with all the stitching intact

Original Swiss Vetterli Repetiergewehr M1871 Infantry Rifle by Rare Maker Valentin Sauerbrey - Serial 107227 Historical Military Books or because they were reproductionsOriginal 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,