Original Rare Swiss Vetterli Stutzer Repetierkarabiner M1871 Carbine by Montier-Werstätte with Double Set Trigger - Serial 4491 Caps & Hats applied before the wounded serviceman

applied before the wounded serviceman could be moved to a more stable location for more advanced medical care

She reached Guam on 22 July

Scabbard Length: 6 1/4" with Belt Loop

Research indicates that this maker was of the Takada school in Bungo

The nickel plating on this buckle is in very good condition

Original Rare Swiss Vetterli Stutzer Repetierkarabiner M1871 Carbine by Montier-Werstätte with Double Set Trigger - Serial 4491 Caps & Hats applied before the wounded servicemanOriginal Item: Only One Available. Introduced in 1867, the Swiss version of 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