Brescia?

tterapin

April 26, 2004 07:56

I just picked up this rifle and am trying to ID it. I cannot find anything on the net as far as what it is - caliber or value if any. I uploaded some links to pics and would appreciate any info that you may provide.

Tom

http://members.lightstream.net/~tterapin/temp/r6.jpg
http://members.lightstream.net/~tterapin/temp/r3.jpg
http://members.lightstream.net/~tterapin/temp/r2.jpg
http://members.lightstream.net/~tterapin/temp/r1.jpg

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  captkirk3@dslextreme.com

  April 26, 2004 08:27

  Vetterli M1870/87/15. These weapons were converted to 6.5x52 Carcano in 1915 by the insertion of a rifled liner in the old 10.35mm barrel. the magazine of the Model 1891 Carcano was added, and the bolt head modified to take the 6.5mm cartridge. Value Wise....$150.00
  
  Captain Kirk, Tech Staff<P><BR>

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  rufe-snow

  April 26, 2004 08:32

  Your rifle is a Model 1870-87-15, Italian Vetterli-Vitali Rifle.
  
  It was first adopted as a single shot chambered for the 10.35 x 47R black powder cartridge in 1870.
  
  In 1887 it was retrofitted with a (4) shot magazine.
  
  In 1915 it was reworked to take the the Model 1891, 6.5 x 52mm smokeless Italian Military cartridge.
  
  

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