Description
Italian M1870/91 Mannlicher-Carcano Bayonet in Scabbard. Originally designed for the Vetterli-Vitali rifle, it was converted to fit the standard Italian infantry rifle, the Mannlicher-Carcano 1891 rifles and carbines, with a shortened 238mm blade and different crossguard to fit the narrower Carcano barrel (muzzle ring is 13.3mm). Complete with a brass-mounted leather scabbard.
Ricasso stamped “TA” (Torre Annunziata, Naples) with the serial number “AE2628”
Overall condition: Very good – Excellent