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The initials \u003cstrong data-start=\"1078\" data-end=\"1085\"\u003eG.D\u003c\/strong\u003e identify the government ammunition inspector, the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1136\" data-end=\"1141\"\u003e★\u003c\/strong\u003e denotes a Berdan-primed military cartridge, and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1190\" data-end=\"1198\"\u003eC-91\u003c\/strong\u003e records manufacture at \u003cstrong data-start=\"1222\" data-end=\"1239\"\u003eCapua Arsenal\u003c\/strong\u003e in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1243\" data-end=\"1251\"\u003e1891\u003c\/strong\u003e. These inspection markings are well documented on late nineteenth-century Italian military ammunition. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1394\" data-end=\"1791\"\u003eThe 10.35×47R cartridge was adopted for the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1438\" data-end=\"1475\"\u003eItalian Vetterli Model 1870 rifle\u003c\/strong\u003e, later modified to the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1499\" data-end=\"1527\"\u003eM1870\/87 Vetterli-Vitali\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of Europe's first successful military repeating rifles. Although Italy adopted the 6.5mm Carcano in 1891, large stocks of Vetterli rifles and ammunition remained in military stores and continued to see service with reserve and colonial forces for many years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1793\" data-end=\"2060\"\u003eFeaturing its distinctive brass rimmed case and round-nosed full metal jacket projectile, this cartridge represents an important stage in the evolution of Italian military firearms during the transition from single-shot black powder rifles to repeating military arms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2062\" data-end=\"2247\"\u003eA superb and increasingly difficult cartridge to obtain, ideal for collectors of \u003cstrong data-start=\"2143\" data-end=\"2247\"\u003eItalian militaria, Vetterli rifles, nineteenth-century military ammunition, and European headstamps.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1yl5694\" data-start=\"2249\" data-end=\"2267\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2269\" data-end=\"2558\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"rnpuk8\" data-start=\"2269\" data-end=\"2310\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2271\" data-end=\"2283\"\u003eCalibre:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10.35×47R Italian Vetterli\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"g247xg\" data-start=\"2311\" data-end=\"2347\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2313\" data-end=\"2323\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e M1870\/87 Ball Cartridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"kcsp9r\" data-start=\"2348\" data-end=\"2375\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2350\" data-end=\"2364\"\u003eHeadstamp:\u003c\/strong\u003e G.D ★ C-91\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"16qlig6\" data-start=\"2376\" data-end=\"2439\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2378\" data-end=\"2395\"\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Royal Army Pyrotechnic Establishment, Capua\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"kgs51v\" data-start=\"2440\" data-end=\"2460\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2442\" data-end=\"2454\"\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Italy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1elskw7\" data-start=\"2461\" data-end=\"2477\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2463\" data-end=\"2472\"\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1891\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"hm9arb\" data-start=\"2478\" data-end=\"2495\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2480\" data-end=\"2489\"\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1g2s5lp\" data-start=\"2496\" data-end=\"2516\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2498\" data-end=\"2509\"\u003ePrimer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Berdan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"senlq2\" data-start=\"2517\" data-end=\"2558\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2519\" data-end=\"2533\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Inert \/ Display Specimen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2560\" data-end=\"2585\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2560\" data-end=\"2585\"\u003eImportant Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2587\" data-end=\"2785\"\u003eAll inert ammunition sold by \u003cstrong data-start=\"2616\" data-end=\"2641\"\u003eTom \u0026amp; Jerry Militaria\u003c\/strong\u003e is fitted with either an \u003cstrong data-start=\"2667\" data-end=\"2714\"\u003einert fired primer or an inert oiled primer\u003c\/strong\u003e and is supplied strictly for \u003cstrong data-start=\"2744\" data-end=\"2784\"\u003edisplay and collecting purposes only\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tom \u0026 Jerrys Militaria and Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54983280623991,"sku":null,"price":18.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/9263\/6991\/files\/IMG_6869_ab291b07-c08b-43d2-b59c-913066de5560.jpg?v=1784058818","url":"https:\/\/tommies-militaria-and-collectables.myshopify.com\/products\/original-italian-10-35-47r-vetterli-m1870-87-inert-cartridge-g-d-c-91-capua-arsenal-1891","provider":"Tom \u0026 Jerrys Militaria and Collectables","version":"1.0","type":"link"}