While not the same as the Swiss Vetterli I have, it might be an interesting book.
The Swiss developed the rifle in 1868 (I think) and the Italians adopted a version of it in 1870. The cool part of the Italian history is that they were pressed into service for the first world war as a stop-gap measure due to arms shortages. I wonder how much use they had.
Thank you, Duncan!
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Re: A book review that should interest Arch
My pleasure Arch
Duncan
What contemptible scoundrel has stolen the cork to my lunch? -- W.C. Fields
"Many of those who enjoy freedom know little of its price."
You can't fix Stupid, but you can occasionally head it off before it hurts something.
What contemptible scoundrel has stolen the cork to my lunch? -- W.C. Fields
"Many of those who enjoy freedom know little of its price."
You can't fix Stupid, but you can occasionally head it off before it hurts something.