Original Swiss Vetterli Repetiergewehr M1878 Magazine Rifle Serial No 164715 - 10.35 x 47mm Category_Martini-Henry Accessories Intended to replace the more

Intended to replace the more expensive and time-consuming to manufacture frontline MG 34

The front has neatly machine sewn tropical pattern Heer eagle and Kokarde with a machine sewn white Waffenfarbe indicating infantry

The flag measures approximately 33” x 30”

The tiny “P” is on the toe of the butt plate

Original Swiss Vetterli Repetiergewehr M1878 Magazine Rifle Serial No 164715 - 10.35 x 47mm Category_Martini-Henry Accessories Intended to replace the moreOriginal 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,