Original Italian WWII M1938 Mannlicher Carcano Short Rifle Folding Converted to Fixed Blade Bayonet with Scabbard
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Original Item: Only One Available. This is a nice example of a WWII Italian M1938 Carcano folding bayonet, which has been converted into a fixed blade example, complete with the rare steel scabbard. The unique folding knife bayonet was for use on the Mannlicher-Carcano M1938 Short Rifle (fucile corto). Officially named the Fucile di Fanteria Mod. 1938 ("infantry rifle" Model 1938), it was adopted in 1938 in 7.35×51mm caliber, and had fixed sights, a detachable folding knife bayonet, and 20.9 inch barrel. These rifles were produced in both 6.5 mm. and 7.35 mm.
This example originally was the push-button folding model, where the blade folds into the handle like a pocket knife, but now the blade does not move and the button is gone. The folding was done because the bayonet was intended to remain fixed to the rifle during regular use. When the bayonet was not needed, it would fold into a slot in the nose of the stock. This did not work well in practice, so the folding feature was discontinued and a steel scabbard provided. Many of the folding bayonets were converted to fixed-blade versions, like this example.
This particular example is complete and has been modified into a fixed blade, so it no longer folds down. Overall condition is good, with heavy service wear across the grips and blade, with some heavy oxidation as well. The scabbard is in fair heavily oxidized shape, with little of the original finish.
A converted rare bayonet with scabbard, perfect for any WWII Italian or bayonet collection.
Specifications:-
Blade Length: 7"
Blade Style: Single Edge w/ Fuller
Overall length: 11 3/8“
Crossguard: 1 3/4”
Scabbard Length: 8"
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