A friend of mine has a couple rifles that he would like some information on and with the guys on here that collect and have knowledge I though I’d post some pics and see if I can help him out. Thanks.
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Help in identifying an old rifle please.
- Thread starter BamaBrad
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Looks like this Vetterli made in 1884 Torre Annunziata.......6.5 X 52 mm Carcano is the one shown here.Just a few more….
TORRE ANNUZIATA - ITALIAN VETTERLI. MODEL 1870/87/15. 33.5" BBL. ANTIQUE RIFLE! MFG. IN 1884 - 6.5x52mm Carcano
TORRE ANNUZIATA - ITALIAN VETTERLI. MODEL 1870/87/15. 33.5" BBL. ANTIQUE RIFLE! MFG. IN 1884 - 6.5x52mm Carcano for sale online.
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Italian Vetterli 70/87/15 marked AOI. 'Africa Oriental Italiana' (Italian East Africa) these were rifles supplied to Italian Colonial troops after WW1. Used during the second. If your friend is interested in selling it, let me know.
