Original Swiss Vetterli Repetiergewehr M1871 Infantry Magazine Rifle by W.v. Steiger Serial No 22320 - 10.35 x 47mm Featured Item and does not have any

and does not have any address on the upper right hand side

Haversack by Felt Novelty Mfg

Polished Cotton lining is intact

Also included is a recent production reproduction French-style sling

The regiment was mustered out of federal service on March 30

Original Swiss Vetterli Repetiergewehr M1871 Infantry Magazine Rifle by W.v. Steiger Serial No 22320 - 10.35 x 47mm Featured Item and does not have anyOriginal 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,