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Beaumont-Vitali Rifle
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Dutch Army service rifle Beaumont-Vitali M1871/88 (official Dutch index Geweer M71/88) was a conversion of single-shot Beaumont M1871 into a magazine rifle by attaching 4-round box magazine system. This magazine was designed in Italy by Giuseppe Vitali, and previously used for similar convertion of Italian Vetterli Rifles. M71/88 was the main rifle of the Dutch army until it was replaced in 1895 with a 6.5-mm Mannlicher.
Specifications
- Cartridge: 11.3x50R
- Weight: 9.66 lb (4.38 kg)
- Length: 51.95 inches (1.320 m)
- Barrel length: 32.7 inches (0.83 m)
- Action: Bolt-action
- Feed system: 4-round Vitali box magazine
The Beaumont-Vitali Rifle and variants can be seen in the following films, television series, video games, and anime used by the following actors:
Film
| Title | Actor | Character | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hearts of the World | French soldiers | 1918 | ||
| Shoulder Arms | German Imperial soldiers | 1918 |