Original Dutch Beaumont-Vitali M1871/88 Bolt Action Magazine Conversion Rifle with Bayonet - Dated 1874 Edged Weapons dare we say

dare we say

the clearing rods’ bulbous end was chamfered as it caused arms that were piled by troops to tangle

The fuse was of the impact sort

evidently a leather sheath was issued prior to the adoption of the canvas sheath

Original Dutch Beaumont-Vitali M1871/88 Bolt Action Magazine Conversion Rifle with Bayonet - Dated 1874 Edged Weapons dare we sayOriginal Item: Only One Available. Straight out of the attic with loads of Patina, this Dutch Infantry Rifle was made by Stevens in Maastricht in the Netherlands, and is actually dated 1873. The model M 71 was originally a single shot 11mm rifle that was converted to a bolt action magazine rifle with a capacity of four rounds in 1891. This example has serial number 1164 on the left side of the barrel knoxform and butt plate. The rifle is also marked