{"product_id":"original-italian-wwii-m1938-mannlicher-carcano-short-rifle-folding-bayonet-with-scabbard-6","title":"Original Italian WWII M1938 Mannlicher Carcano Short Rifle Folding Bayonet with Scabbard","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of a WWII Italian M1938 Carcano folding bayonet, complete with the rare steel scabbard. This unique folding knife bayonet 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example is the push-button folding model, where the blade folds into the handle like a pocket knife. This 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular example is complete and has not been modified, so it still folds up correctly. Overall condition is very good, with a very good finish and nice wood grips. The finish is nearly retained at 100%. It still has the original push button and bayonet latch which appears to function properly. The scabbard is in good shape, with much of the original finish, and just a few areas of oxidation, with one dent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wonderful rare bayonet with scabbard, perfect for any WWII Italian or bayonet collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBlade Length: 7\"\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBlade Style: Single Edge w\/ Fuller\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOverall length: 11 3\/8“\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCrossguard: 1 3\/4”\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eScabbard Length: 8\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40638435721285,"sku":"ONSV23TMS144","price":395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONSV23TMS144__02.jpg?v=1695389788","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-italian-wwii-m1938-mannlicher-carcano-short-rifle-folding-bayonet-with-scabbard-6","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}