Original Dutch Beaumont-Vitali M1871/88 Bolt Action Magazine Conversion Rifle Serial 2765 - Dated 1875 and 1890 Russian Issue Equipment Year of Manufacture: 1885 -

Year of Manufacture: 1885 - Arsenal reworked in 1898

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however due to how thick the second layer of paint is

Camden Expedition

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Original Dutch Beaumont-Vitali M1871/88 Bolt Action Magazine Conversion Rifle Serial 2765 - Dated 1875 and 1890 Russian Issue Equipment Year of Manufacture: 1885 -Original Item: Only One Available. This Dutch Infantry Rifle was made by Stevens in Maastricht in the Netherlands, and is actually dated 1873. The model M 71 was a single shot 11mm rifle that was converted to a bolt action magazine rifle with a capacity of four rounds in 1891. This magazine system was introduced in 1888, derived from Vitali's improvements to the Italian Vetterli rifle, and led to the designation Beaumont Vitali M1871 88. This example