Original Swiss Vetterli Repetiergewehr M1871 Infantry Rifle by W.v. Steiger of Thun Serial No 28041 - 10.35 x 47mm U.S. Military Maps It definitely does show wear

It definitely does show wear

to patrol the inshore coastal waters up to 5 miles (8

The 16 SOS provided armed reconnaissance and close air support for the assault by multinational forces which liberated the island

The flight engineer sat on a collapsible seat (known as a "second dicky seat") to the pilot's right

Original Swiss Vetterli Repetiergewehr M1871 Infantry Rifle by W.v. Steiger of Thun Serial No 28041 - 10.35 x 47mm U.S. Military Maps It definitely does show wearOriginal 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,