Original Italian M1870 Vetterli Rifle “Truppi Speciali” Colonial Issue Cruciform Bladed Bayonet with Scabbard U.S. Badges History of Remington New Model

History of Remington New Model Army Revolver:

Please note that due to the age the bayonet lug button has become frozen and will take some TLC in order to free allowing it to attach to a rifle

Best of luck "Pete: Ben Neartero - Bass Weatherford

below is the narrative from June 1944 the reads:

Definitely a worthy addition to any WWII ordnance collection

Original Italian M1870 Vetterli Rifle “Truppi Speciali” Colonial Issue Cruciform Bladed Bayonet with Scabbard U.S. Badges History of Remington New ModelOriginal 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,