![]() M1870 Vetterli and M1870/87 Vetterli-Vitali rifles. If military, the most likely period of manufacture is the latter part of the 17th Century, circa 1690. ![]() Because of this, I may never be able to precisely identify or date this piece. Surviving military plug bayonets are very scarce. However, it is not one of the documented military styles, so it is unclear who made and used this particular bayonet. It may be an 18th Century hunting piece, however, its utilitarian styling speaks of military origin. The ribbed grip tends to be more common on Italian plugs, although they are found on some others as well. The thin brass crosspiece has pierced finials. I believe this bayonet is most likely military, due to its plain features. European plug bayonet, possibly from one of Italy's sovereign city-states of the late 17th Century.
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