Vetterli-Ferracciu for the Italian Navy
This guide details the operation of the unique magazine cutoff mechanism on the Vetterli-Ferracciu Model 1870/90, a rare Italian Navy rifle. Expert instruction from Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons explains how to lower the four-round box magazine to allow for single-shot firing while keeping the magazine in reserve. This technique was crucial for naval landing parties requiring controlled firepower.











