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£100
An Italian Carcano M1891 TS "Truppe Speciali" bayonet, stamped V5344, the 30cm blade stamped BRESCIA, the leather scabbard stamped A.T.P.S. 91.
The bayonet for use on the 6.5 mm Mannlicher-Carcano M1891 TS Carbine (Moschetto Modello 91 per Truppe Speciali or Carbine M1891 for Special Troops). M1891 TS Carbines were intended for Artillery and Engineers. This bayonet had a unique transverse bayonet lug requiring the bayonet to be placed over the muzzle, then slid sideways on to the bayonet lug from left to right. This arrangement required the bayonet's press stud to be at the rear of the pommel.
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