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Brescia M1870/87/15 6.5mm SN: MQ5971

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Brescia M1870/87/15 6.5mm SN: MQ5971
**NOTE** This rifle is missing the firing pin/spring. Italian WW1 Vetterli Infantry rifle. Originally made for an 10.4mm black powder cartridge, converted during WWI to 6.5mm Carcano, with a Carcano feed system installed. Dated 1882. Features blued finish, 33.5" barrel ,blade front & adjustable rear sights, sling swivels, cleaning rod, bayonet lug. Serial number matched on stock and chamber, Italian proofs, cartouches on stock. Dull blue finish with scattered patina, bore is fair to good, dark with strong rifling, wood is overall good/sound with a couple of hairline cracks. NRA Condition-Fair/Firing Pin. Antique Firearm.