Original Italian M1870 Vetterli Rifle “Truppi Speciali” Colonial Issue Cruciform Bladed Bayonet with Scabbard Russian/Soviet Militaria It still has the correct

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

manufactured by American Cutlery Company of Chicago

The belt has the brass keepers as well as two brass adjustment bars

This tunic makes for a fantastic display

and the USMC cover is original and stamped Cover

Original Italian M1870 Vetterli Rifle “Truppi Speciali” Colonial Issue Cruciform Bladed Bayonet with Scabbard Russian/Soviet Militaria It still has the correctOriginal 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,