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need help to identify vinatge 1870's rifle

kwebandb
I have just been given a vintage 1870's rifle complete w/ bayonet! My father believes it to be Italian made and was used in the Spanish-American war. Can anyone help me identify this piece? I want post a listing but need to know what it is and value. I can email as many pictures as you need to help me.
Thanks everyone for your time,
Karl Webster
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  • rufe-snow
    Whose side were the Italians on, in the Spanish American War?

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  • Hangfire
    [8D]

    Love them Pre-64's!!!!-Bob
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  • rufe-snow
    quote:Originally posted by kwebandb
    I have just been given a vintage 1870's rifle complete w/ bayonet! My father believes it to be Italian made and was used in the Spanish-American war. Can anyone help me identify this piece? I want post a listing but need to know what it is and value. I can email as many pictures as you need to help me.
    Thanks everyone for your time,
    Karl Webster



    I was just kidding you, no offense meant.

    E-mail me the pics, I'll try to help you.

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  • captkirk3@dslextreme.com
    Welcome to the Forums....You can send me a Couple of Photos if You like....I'll try my best to be of Service.....Best...

    Captain Kirk, Tech Staff<P><BR>
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  • rockford
    quote:Originally posted by kwebandb
    I have just been given a vintage 1870's rifle complete w/ bayonet! My father believes it to be Italian made and was used in the Spanish-American war. Can anyone help me identify this piece? I want post a listing but need to know what it is and value. I can email as many pictures as you need to help me.
    Thanks everyone for your time,
    Karl Webster


    Without a photo, my guess is that you have a VV-70 (Vetterli-Vitalie) known as Garabaldi's greatest.

    Fred
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  • jonk
    Pics are best but even a description of markings, dimensions, etc. would be enough.

    "...hit your enemy in the belly, and kick him when he is down, and boil his prisoners in oil- if you take any- and torture his women and children. Then people will keep clear of you..." -Admiral of the Fleet Lord Fisher, speaking at the Hague Peace Conf
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