Original Italian WWII M1938 Mannlicher Carcano Short Rifle Folding Bayonet - No Scabbard British Lancer which is missing the top

which is missing the top

and did not have the leather or steel overpainted as many were

indicating installation on a uniform

The green repainted finish has worn on the outside

This particular example has been cut down significantly along with the scabbard

Original Italian WWII M1938 Mannlicher Carcano Short Rifle Folding Bayonet - No Scabbard British Lancer which is missing the topOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a nice example of a WWII Italian M1938 Carcano folding bayonet, missing the 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. 3551mm caliber, and had fixed sights, a detachable folding knife bayonet, and 20. 9 inch barrel. These rifles were