Original Italian M1870 Vetterli Rifle “Truppi Speciali” Colonial Issue Cruciform Bladed Bayonet with Scabbard Russian/Soviet Militaria as so many were towards

as so many were towards the last months of the war and early postwar years

It still has the correct chin strap mounting bolsters on the inside of the shell

This allowed the gun to be fired with the sling around the neck

and the USMC cover is original and stamped Cover

The crossguard is a standard Eickhorn type

Original Italian M1870 Vetterli Rifle “Truppi Speciali” Colonial Issue Cruciform Bladed Bayonet with Scabbard Russian/Soviet Militaria as so many were towardsOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an extremely rare colonial issue "Truppi Speciali" crucifom blade bayonet for use with the 10. 4 mm. M1871 Vetterli and M1871 87 Vetterli Vitali rifles. These are extremely rare, with few known examples. It features the same "long spring" and composition grip scales seen on the standard M1871 Sword bayonets for the Vetterli. For more information please see see The Bayonet Book by Watts and White, Page 194,