{"product_id":"original-italian-wwii-m1938-mannlicher-carcano-rifle-fixed-blade-bayonet-with-scabbard","title":"Original Italian WWII M1938 Mannlicher Carcano Rifle Fixed Blade Bayonet with Scabbard","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a nice example of a WWII Italian M1938 Carcano fixed blade bayonet. These are similar to the unique folding knife bayonets that were made for use on the Mannlicher-Carcano M1938 Short Rifle (fucile corto). These rifles were produced in both 6.5 mm. and 7.35 mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs originally designed, the folding bayonet blade folds into the handle like a pocket knife. This was done because the bayonet was intended to remain fixed to the rifle. This did not work well in practice, so the folding feature was discontinued and a steel scabbard provided. Some bayonets were retrofitted with a new crossguard, and had the locking mechanism removed. The others were made fixed from the ground up, like this example.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular example is complete with a very rare original steel scabbard (most were never made). This example was never a folding bayonet, and does not have features found on those. The spine is marked\u003cstrong\u003e 2 (VU) C 72666 CASTELLI\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall condition is very nice, with functional push button bayonet lock, and some original finish on blade and wood grips. Scabbard is also in good shape with heavy oxidation pitting. A wonderful rare bayonet perfect for any WWII Italian or bayonet collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:-\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlade Length: 7\"\u003cbr\u003eBlade Style: Single Edge w\/ Fuller\u003cbr\u003eOverall length: 11 1\/2“\u003cbr\u003eCrossguard: 2 1\/2”\u003cbr\u003eScabbard Length: 8\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43878798622789,"sku":"ONSV24TMB124","price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONSV24TMB124__01.jpg?v=1761142513","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-italian-wwii-m1938-mannlicher-carcano-rifle-fixed-blade-bayonet-with-scabbard","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}