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Permalink Reply by Gary Oglesbee on April 14, 2011 at 10:36

This is an Italian M1938 folding bayonet for the Carcano carbine.

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Permalink Reply by john a shavel on April 14, 2011 at 14:29

Hey guys. You both must have the same book. Any ideas on if it's rare or common. Much thanks

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Permalink Reply by Gary Oglesbee on April 14, 2011 at 14:46

It is not really rare, but it was made in less numbers than the regular non-folding bayonets.

 I have a fixed blade M1938 made from folding parts.

These bayonets both folding and non-folding can be found for sale on E-bay.

Unique folding knife bayonet for use on M1938 Mannlicher-Carcano short rifles (fucile corto). These rifles were produced in both 6.5 mm and 7.35 mm caliber.

 The push-button folding model folds into handle like a pocket knife.  This was done because the bayonet was intended to remain fixed to the rifle.

This did not work well in practice, so the folding feature was discontinued and a steel scabbard provided.

The overall length listed is with the blade extended. Overall length with the blade folded is 8.50 in. (215 mm.).

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Permalink Reply by Jan Carter on April 14, 2011 at 16:52

John,

Thanks for the look, I have never seen one of these.  Gary the info is great.  I appreciate it

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Permalink Reply by john a shavel on April 15, 2011 at 5:33

Hey guys,thanks one and all.I have al kinds of "old" stuff that I would like info on.While I do buy/have new goodies,my intrerests also lie with the old stuff.Also what with China turning out really great stuff at cheap prices I kinda like to give the old guys their due

john

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Permalink Reply by Gary Oglesbee on April 15, 2011 at 7:26

John if you have any other old military items you may need help with just post pic and I can possibly help.

 I have been collecting for 30 plus years.

   Gary

john a shavel said:

Hey guys,thanks one and all.I have al kinds of "old" stuff that I would like info on.While I do buy/have new goodies,my intrerests also lie with the old stuff.Also what with China turning out really great stuff at cheap prices I kinda like to give the old guys their due

john

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Permalink Reply by john a shavel on April 15, 2011 at 13:53

Hey Gary. I have been at it for 40 years (or so ) myself.I wind up with stuff that is hard to find in guides. WW2 theater knives,mostly hand made,stuff like that. And like these. Any idea on value

Gary Oglesbee said:

John if you have any other old military items you may need help with just post pic and I can possibly help.

 I have been collecting for 30 plus years.

   Gary

john a shavel said:

Hey guys,thanks one and all.I have al kinds of "old" stuff that I would like info on.While I do buy/have new goodies,my intrerests also lie with the old stuff.Also what with China turning out really great stuff at cheap prices I kinda like to give the old guys their due

john

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Permalink Reply by Gary Oglesbee on April 15, 2011 at 22:47

I would not have any idea as to value on these items.  Gary

john a shavel said:

Hey Gary. I have been at it for 40 years (or so ) myself.I wind up with stuff that is hard to find in guides. WW2 theater knives,mostly hand made,stuff like that. And like these. Any idea on value

Gary Oglesbee said:

John if you have any other old military items you may need help with just post pic and I can possibly help.

 I have been collecting for 30 plus years.

   Gary

john a shavel said:

Hey guys,thanks one and all.I have al kinds of "old" stuff that I would like info on.While I do buy/have new goodies,my intrerests also lie with the old stuff.Also what with China turning out really great stuff at cheap prices I kinda like to give the old guys their due

john

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Permalink Reply by john a shavel on April 16, 2011 at 5:44

Hey Gary. Well of course they are swagger sticks,with a little extra. Later I"ll put up some theater knives.

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