Vitali M1870/87

[Anzac15]

Brought home another misfit today..a Vitali M1870/87. Looks like she was originally made by Torino in 1873. The 'RIPARAZIONE' stamp shows a conversion date of 1889, if I am correct.
Unfortunately, Don Bubbazino got his mitts on it. Horrible uneven hacksaw job on the barrel. I am contemplating crowning it and doing a pseudo-carbine job on it. Something peppered the heck out of the butt as well.
These are, in my opinion, very elegant weapons. They certainly stand out in a crowd. I think this old veteran deserves a little attention.

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[Humpy70]

Anzac15, wow they really worked on that one but I think it can be made to work. I have one made in 1874 that is up and shooting.

today I finished the front sight conversion as the factory sights were crude. Below is what I did today.

[Anzac15]

Nice!

[sshackle]

I’m excited to get cartridges built for my recent RTI 1870/87. The 10.4x47 cartridge seems pretty straight forward except for the heeled bullet. Mine is a Torino built in 1888. It has the updated “smokeless” powder load sight. Turened out it is in great condition and bore is very good. Appears not shot much. Finish is mostly gone above the wood. No cracks, no rust. It just had many years of dried oil and crud. It matches well with my 1889 Ordinance 10.4 revolver!