Original Italian M1871/1915 Vetterli Rifle Shortened Bayonet by Fabbrica Nationale d'Armi, Brescia with Scabbard German Holsters right side of the barrel

right side of the barrel

Lots and lots of the original blue/black metal finish remains

The engraving on the top of the barrel is mostly clear

In modern use

the low silhouette of the piece

Original Italian M1871/1915 Vetterli Rifle Shortened Bayonet by Fabbrica Nationale d'Armi, Brescia with Scabbard German Holsters right side of the barrelOriginal 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 which unfortunately has a piece missing. However, it was later modified in the WWI era from