Original Swiss Vetterli Repetiergewehr M1871 Infantry Magazine Rifle by Soc. Ind. Suisse Serial No 67849 - 10.35 x 47mm Nepalese Cache Extras The reverse of the box

The reverse of the box has the entire belt and shoulder strap loops still intact

meaning this was for a true marksman

For meritorious service service in connection with the military operations in France

Examples of the M1873 with Scabbards are much scarcer and consequently far more desirable

Original Swiss Vetterli Repetiergewehr M1871 Infantry Magazine Rifle by Soc. Ind. Suisse Serial No 67849 - 10.35 x 47mm Nepalese Cache Extras The reverse of the boxOriginal 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,