Original Italian Model 1879 Tipo Z Bayonet for the Vetterli-Vitali 1870/87 Rifle by Torino with 1885-Dated Scabbard MG 34 Pistol Grip Assembly kept the carbine close at

kept the carbine close at hand while riding

well retained overall but with some flaking and wear through

The trigger guard was modified with two rear finger ridges

000 battle casualties

just how we like to see these "Old West" guns

Original Italian Model 1879 Tipo Z Bayonet for the Vetterli-Vitali 1870/87 Rifle by Torino with 1885-Dated Scabbard MG 34 Pistol Grip Assembly kept the carbine close atOriginal Item. Only One Available. The Model 1879 bayonet, designated Tipo Z among collectors, became one of the later modifications in the extensive family of edged weapons for the Italian single shot and later magazine fed Vetterli rifle. The original rifle was adopted by the Kingdom of Italy in 1870, and in 1887 it was converted into a magazine rifle using the Vitali system, after which it remained the main infantry weapon for a long time. The new