Original Italian WWII M1938 Mannlicher Carcano Rifle Converted Fixed Blade Bayonet with Scabbard and Frog Brown Bess Size is approximately a 56cm

Size is approximately a 56cm

the "Fire" and "Safe" markings for the safety were removed from the left grip

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which mostly obscures the 101st eagle patch

Original Italian WWII M1938 Mannlicher Carcano Rifle Converted Fixed Blade Bayonet with Scabbard and Frog Brown Bess Size is approximately a 56cmOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a nice example of a WWII Italian M1938 Carcano folding bayonet, which was then modified into a fixed blade bayonet. These unique folding knife bayonets 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. As originally designed, the bayonet blade folds into handle like a pocket knife. This was done because the bayonet was