Original Swiss Vetterli Repetiergewehr M1878 Magazine Rifle Serial No 164715 - 10.35 x 47mm Category_Martini-Henry Accessories 2d Ranger Battalion

2d Ranger Battalion

The battalion also took part in the Siege of Burgos in September 1812 and then returned home in June 1813

The flag measures approximately 33” x 30”

Air Ministry Order 1049 replaced it with the blue-grey color which has remained in use to this day

Original walnut stocks are in very good solid condition with only minor dings and scratches from use and age

Original Swiss Vetterli Repetiergewehr M1878 Magazine Rifle Serial No 164715 - 10.35 x 47mm Category_Martini-Henry Accessories 2d Ranger BattalionOriginal Item: Only One Available. Introduced in 1867, the Vetterli rifle system utilized the "Winchester" tube magazine system for cartridge storage under the barrel. The original 1867 model had an external hammer, like a Winchester, but in 1868 this was changed to an internal cocking bolt spring. The cleaning rod was moved to the side of the rifle, but this proved problematic, so the model of 1869 moved it back to the under barrel position. In 1871,