Original Italian Vetterli M1870 Carbine by Torino Serial A 4123 with Socket Bayonet - dated 1877 Bayonets Note: This is a "Short

Note: This is a "Short Barrel" under 16 inches in length

The British were located in a well fortified camp having prepared for the Battle which started around midday

but can be a bit finicky at times due to wear on the cylinder stop

Tubular receiver was attached to the front of the wooden stock

Original Italian Vetterli M1870 Carbine by Torino Serial A 4123 with Socket Bayonet - dated 1877 Bayonets Note: This is a "ShortOriginal Item: Only One Available. Now this is a rare opportunity! We have previously only had a few of these very scarce Italian Vetterli Carbines with the original bayonets. The socket bayonets with 18 inch cruciform blades are quite a bit rarer than the carbine itself, so finding an example like this is a real treat! The M1870 Vetterli is a somewhat strange looking carbine, however these were no doubt quite effective in Italy during the 1870s. The