Original Italian WWII M1938 Mannlicher Carcano Rifle Folding Bayonet Category_Receiver Top Cover From September to November 1918

From September to November 1918

Because Maxims were always issued painted the "Steel Jacket Body" version had gone unnoticed until this purchase directly after the collapse of the Soviet Union

Condition: Good-Fair

The blade still retains original engravings and some gold inlay including the maker's name and address

The Bronze bolts could be cast and then required only slight machine finishing

Original Italian WWII M1938 Mannlicher Carcano Rifle Folding Bayonet Category_Receiver Top Cover From September to November 1918Original Item: Only One Available. This is a wonderful example of a WWII Italian M1938 Carcano folding bayonet. This unique folding knife bayonet for use on the Mannlicher Carcano M1938 Short Rifle (fucile corto). These rifles were produced in both 6. 5 mm. and 7. 35 mm. This example is the push button folding model, where blade folds into handle like a pocket knife. This was done because the bayonet was intended to remain fixed to the rifle. This did