Original Italian M1871/1915 Vetterli Rifle Shortened Bayonet by Turin Arsenal with Scabbard Francotte-Martini Rifles & Parts particularly under the edge of

particularly under the edge of the crown

was the third most powerful navy in the world

It saw service again in the Korean War

Overall the sword exhibits a very pleasing patina

such as one or two days of a battle

Original Italian M1871/1915 Vetterli Rifle Shortened Bayonet by Turin Arsenal with Scabbard Francotte-Martini Rifles & Parts particularly under the edge ofOriginal Item: Only One Available. This very early Vetterli bayonet started life with a long 20" plus blade, with the long spring for the bayonet catch, and without the cut out lower muzzle ring that was introduced in 1875 indicated by Anthony Carter in his work World Bayonets 1800 to the Present. This example also still has its original composition grip scales. However, it was later modified in the WWI era from the Model 1870 issue to the Model of