Bayonet Mod. 1870/87/16

regulatory change for the bayonets of Vetterli rifles adapted for use with the 6.5 mm cartridge during World War I: drastically shortened blade and sheath, private curl guard, burnished finish; the exemplar illustrated has the most unusual spring for loading the release button of the short type; in good condition with signs of use L 37 cm or has the most unusual spring for loading the release button of the short type,