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Modello 1871 (Vetterli) Bayonet

Description

Bayonet for the standard M1870 infantry rifle. The earlier 1870 bayonet had a brass french style grip but this was changed in 1971 to a composition material.

Marks and Stamps: (Ricasso) BRESCIA (Crossguard) Serial no

Specifications

Accession Number: 344 Period of Use:
Type: Bayonet War Zones:
Country of Origin: Italy Type Date: 1871
Manufacturer: Brescia Serial Number: 416
Manufacture Date: Unknown Calibre/Ammunition:
Weight: Length Overall:
Cyclic Rate: Length Barrel:
Deactivation Certificate Number: N/A

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