| Caliber: | 6.5x52 mm Carcano |
|---|---|
| System of operation: | Bolt action |
| Length overall: | 43.1 inches |
| Barrel length: | 24 inches |
| Feed device: | Fixed clip-loaded magazine, 6 rounds |
| Sight:Front: | Blade |
| Sight:Rear: | Quadrant sight graduated to 500m |
| Weight: | 9.3 lb |
| Muzzle velocity: | 2395 f.p.s. |

Vetterli-Vitali Model 1870/87/15 Truppe Speciali Shorth Rifle.

Close-up of the Vitali action.

Top view of the Vitali bolt.

Top view of the Vitali bolt.

Note the exit hole for the mannlicher type clips.

Close-up of the buttstock.

The rearsight of the Vitali Rifle.

Another view of the rearsight on the Vitali Rifle.

Close-up of the front band and noseguard.
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