Original Swiss Vetterli Repetiergewehr M1878 Magazine Rifle by Waffenfabrik Bern Serial 169707 - 10.4×38mm U.S. Army It is approximately a size

It is approximately a size 7

with a lovely color and look

Blade has no play at all in the grip

The exact make-up of this load varies from conflict to conflict

THe case measures approximately 9" x 9"

Original Swiss Vetterli Repetiergewehr M1878 Magazine Rifle by Waffenfabrik Bern Serial 169707 - 10.4×38mm U.S. Army It is approximately a sizeOriginal 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,