Original Italian WWII M1938 Mannlicher Carcano Short Rifle Folding Bayonet with Scabbard MP 40 Aluminum checkered grip area

Aluminum checkered grip area

New York was assigned to the Reconnaissance Company of the 601st Tank Destroyer Battalion

The rim stiffener wire is exposed in places

This pommel is a real beauty having highly vaulted wreath with gilded swas in the center and a very nice deep curl to the half open eagle’s wings

This bayonet has a heavy phosphate finish on the hilt and blade

Original Italian WWII M1938 Mannlicher Carcano Short Rifle Folding Bayonet with Scabbard MP 40 Aluminum checkered grip areaOriginal 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. 3551mm caliber, and had fixed sights, a detachable folding knife bayonet, and 20. 9 inch