Picked up a project today, an Italianicon M70/87/15. Built at Brescia in 1878, its been around and I'm sure it could tell some stories. Aside from needing some minor wood repairs, its pretty solid with a pretty darn good bore (considering the use)
Stock is from a Torino rifle, two cartouche, mismatched of course.
The markings in question...a '33' next to the 1878 date.
A five point star above a mystery mark where barrel meets receiver.
I was also surprised to see the crossed rifle mark..didn't think that came til a bit later, and if that is the case, as these rifles were a last resort, why they would bother marking it with that.
If only they could buy you a pint and tell stories!
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