Original Italian M1871/1915 Vetterli Rifle Shortened Bayonet by Fabbrica Nationale d'Armi, Brescia with Scabbard German Holsters which was sharpened

which was sharpened

The engraving on the top of the barrel is mostly clear

The top of the receiver is marked MARLIN SAFETY and the bottom receiver shows serial number 89784

H: 6 1/4 inches

This is likely based on the fact that the helmets are similar in shape externally to the various Indian pattern helmets

Original Italian M1871/1915 Vetterli Rifle Shortened Bayonet by Fabbrica Nationale d'Armi, Brescia with Scabbard German Holsters which was sharpenedOriginal 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