Original Set of Two Italian WWI M1870/87/15 Vetterli Rifle Cut-down Bayonets with Scabbards Antique Remingtons but as it was a

but as it was a VERY popular Calibre

There was a sorting out of pilots into fighter or reconnaissance roles

conducted fierce local counterattacks and mounted stubborn defenses

Year of Manufacture: circa 1793

Original Set of Two Italian WWI M1870/87/15 Vetterli Rifle Cut-down Bayonets with Scabbards Antique Remingtons but as it was aOriginal Item: Only One Set of Two Available. Here we have a set of two cut down bayonets for use with the WWI Italian Vetterli M1870 87 15 rifle, in 6. 5mm Carcano caliber. Both have had the hooked quillon removed and the blade reduced in length from the original 20 1 4" to approximately 9 1 2", to give about the same reach as an M1891 Carcano rifle. This also made the bayonet much more useful as a hand held weapon. Both come complete with their