Original Dutch Beaumont-Vitali M1871/88 Bolt Action Magazine Conversion Rifle Serial 4383 with Bayonet - Dated 1873 Russian Maxim 1910 Army Commanding

Army Commanding

Original paint with minor wear and damage

Oval tsuba (cross guard) with plain blacked brass cherry blossom menuki (grip decoration)

One of these straps was provided with the M-1936 Bag

Original Dutch Beaumont-Vitali M1871/88 Bolt Action Magazine Conversion Rifle Serial 4383 with Bayonet - Dated 1873 Russian Maxim 1910 Army CommandingOriginal Item: Only One Available. This Dutch Infantry Rifle was made by Stevens in Maastricht in the Netherlands, and is actually dated 1873. The model M 71 was a single shot 11mm rifle that was converted to a bolt action magazine rifle with a capacity of four rounds in 1891. This magazine system was introduced in 1888, derived from Vitali's improvements to the Italian Vetterli rifle, and led to the designation Beaumont Vitali M1871 88. Our example