Carcano Folding Bayonet

[Walther_PPK]

Well I finally found an original folding bayonet for my M38 short Carcano. At $300 CAD I thought it was a pretty decent deal for its condition. Looks great on the rifle too. Just thought I’d share.

 

[XRCD011]

Hey, now that is a pretty cool addition. Great pics and thanks for posting.

 

[booniewolf]

Very nice. I have been looking for one for quite awhile now with no luck.

 

[Walther_PPK]

They can be found somewhat regularly, but the usual price for one that’s not in relic condition is $400+ USD. That’s a lot to pay for display piece. Even this one was more than I paid for the rifle it’s self.

 

[Meroh]

Nice piece of kit!

 

[R005t3r]

I hate to be 'That Guy'....wait, no I don't.

 

[Walther_PPK]

I hate to be 'That Guy'....wait, no I don't.

Love it!

 

[Eaglelord17]

I always found this folding bayonet design somewhat dumb for the Italians. If they were that insistent on a folding bayonet, why not just duplicate the nice and effective one on their Cavalry Carbines? This is a weaker design, more complicated to make, and doesn't really add any actual benefit I can see.

Mind you they were always about doing weird things with bayonets, their early TS bayonet being a excellent example.