Medals & Coins, Arms & Armour - 28th November 2024
Lot 417
Arms Factory Terni: a 10.35x47mmR Italian Model 1870/87 Vetterli-Vitali bolt action service rifle,
Estimate £400 - £500 | Hammer £819
Inc. Buyers Premium
Description
Arms Factory Terni: a 10.35x47mmR Italian Model 1870/87 Vetterli-Vitali bolt action service rifle, serial number KT398, barrel 33.5 in., large quadrant back sight, Nock's form dated 1890 and marked 'TERNI', turn-bolt with shrouded cocking piece, Vitali pattern box magazine, full stock with steel furniture, butt stamped with hexagonal mark of FABRA. D'ARMI DI TERNI. Section 58(2) - no licence required if possessed as a curiosity or ornament.
(135.2cm OAL)
The George Geear Collection