Original Italian WWII M1938 Mannlicher Carcano Rifle Folding Bayonet Empire Edged Weapons We have done some basic

We have done some basic restoration using leather cleanser and conditioner

and therefore many markings have been worn down or even erased

overall the rifle still retains a high percentage of bluing

Three stoves provided what heat there was for the front half of each barrack

Original Italian WWII M1938 Mannlicher Carcano Rifle Folding Bayonet Empire Edged Weapons We have done some basicOriginal 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