June 25-28, 2018 Firearms
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/28/2018
(A) Italian Model 1870/87 Vetterli-Vitali. Cal. 10.35X47R. 34 inch barrel with 4 round magazine conversion and with model 1870 bayonet with 12 inch blade and leather scabbard. Fair bore with visible rifling with spotted area of corrosion. Rifle is patina overall. Wood stocks are full length with good cartouche on butt dated 1891. Action functions properly.
(B)Model 1871/78 Dutch Beaumont/Vitali. Cal. 11.3X51R. 4 round magzaine conversion with 32.7 inch barrel. Excellent bore with sharp rifling. Light patina finish overall. Full lengthstock with strong cartouche in butt. Action operates properly.
(C)Italian Model 1870/87/15 Vetterli-Vitali conversion. WW1 conversion to the 6.5X52mm Italian cartridge. 33 inch barrel with Mannlicher Carcano magazine conversion. With Model 1870/87/15 bayonet with scabbard. Condition. fair as dark patina overall. Bore is fair with strong rifling. Stocks are oil soaked with serial number matching receiver. Action operates properly.
(D) British BSA MArtini Henry rifle cal, 577/450. 33 inch barrel with saber bayonet attachement. Short lever patten with 1885 dated receiver. Good bore and mechanics. Wood stocks have been lightly sanded and refinished.
Accessories
(A)with bayonet,(D)with bayonet
Barrel Length
(A) 33 - 5/8",(B) 33",(C) 33",(D) 34"
Caliber/Bore
10.35/B 11.3C 6.5D 577/450
Manufacturer
Italy/Dutch/Italy/BSA
Model
1870/87 B 1871/78(C)1870/87/15(D)MKIII
Serial Number
(A)EA3222,(B)NSN,(C)4754,(D)ZX897