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Italian M1938 Folding Bayonet
Guns International #: 101178863 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Bayonets - Edged Weapons Post 1900
Seller's Information
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Seller: ppeeks
Member Since: 9/19/17
Last Name: Schechter
State: Texas
Country: United States
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: USPS Money Order only
Description:
Unique push-botton folding knife bayonet for use on the Mannlicher-Carcano M1938 Short Rifle.
The blade folds into the handle like a pocket knife ... sort of. This was done supposedly because the bayonet was intended to remain fixed to the rifle. After folding the blade, you push the button and slide the blade towards the hinge and release the button, which does actually lock the blade in place. This was a bit of a nightmare in practice because the blade is hard to lock in place when folded, not to mention that the knife point remains exposed. So, the folding feature was discontinued and a steel scabbard was provided for the later fixed blade version. Here I am selling the original folding bayonet plus the belt-loop version of the black painted steel scabbard that was later provided to troops.
There are stamped markings on the scabbard that my old eyes cannot make out. There are no markings at all on the blade; the tang of the handle is marked E43538. The number 13 is painted on the back of the pommel.
The entire bayonet and scabbard are both in extremely good condition, especially the unsharpened blade.
Payment is by PayPal or USPS Money Order only. Price includes USPS Medium Flat Rate Box shipping.
Thanks for looking.
SOLD