Original Swiss Vetterli Repetiergewehr M1869/71 Infantry Magazine Rifle Serial No 66542 - 10.35 x 47mm Military Awards Medals Badges Insignia A small propeller graces the

A small propeller graces the base of the hilt where it forms the locking mechanism to hold the sword in the scabbard

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Karabiner 98a

Original Swiss Vetterli Repetiergewehr M1869/71 Infantry Magazine Rifle Serial No 66542 - 10.35 x 47mm Military Awards Medals Badges Insignia A small propeller graces theOriginal 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,