Lot 187:
Antique Italian Vetterli-Vitali Model 1870/87/15 Bolt Action Rifle
Sold for: $225
Description
An Italian Vetterli-Vitali Model 1870/87/15 Bolt Action Rifle. This vintage military firearm features a dark stained wooden full-length stock and blued steel barrel and components. The design is characteristic of late 19th-century firearms, incorporating a protruding box magazine and a bolt handle with a spherical knob. Markings visible on the receiver include the dates “1873”, “1879”, and “1880”, alongside serial numbers “P.6056” and “39034”. A circular stamp on the buttstock clearly shows “St. Etienne”, indicating its manufacturing origin.
Condition report:
The rifle exhibits significant age and use. There is substantial loss of original bluing, with widespread surface rust and pitting present on metal surfaces. The wooden stock shows numerous dents, scratches, and rub marks consistent with its age and historical use.
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