Original Rare Swiss Vetterli Kavallerie-Repetierkarabiner M1871 Cavalry Carbine by W.v. STEIGER - Centerfire Converted - Serial No 25485 Japanese Flare Guns They were considered the standard

They were considered the standard American tank guns

The stitching and leather is in really good condition and still completely intact

All mechanical features appear to function as intended

which was intended to help prevent deflection off of armor

Original Rare Swiss Vetterli Kavallerie-Repetierkarabiner M1871 Cavalry Carbine by W.v. STEIGER - Centerfire Converted - Serial No 25485 Japanese Flare Guns They were considered the standardOriginal Item: Only One Available. Introduced in 1867, the Swiss version of 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