M1871/87/16
WWI shortened 1871 and 1871/87 bayonets. Short and long spring, wooden or composite handle, bright or blued.
This is a originally a sword bayonet used from the period 1871 into WWII (with modifications) and was originally designed to fit the Italian Model 1870 Vetterli Bolt-
There are a number of variations including two distinct shorthened blade lengths: 12" and 9". The 1871/87 -
Brescia, long spring, composite
Long spring, wooden
Scabbard not shortened, labeled 1935