Original WWII Italian M1891 Carcano-Mannlicher Rifle Bayonet by C. GNUTTI with Leather Scabbard Japanese Navy and the crew was working

and the crew was working to clear the jam when an explosion blew Vestal's gunners overboard

with dried grease on the scabbard and blade

a great way to get into German WWII badge and insignia collecting

Overall very good condition with some small chips in the enamel

There is no belt loop attachment present and the stitching is still very solid and intact

Original WWII Italian M1891 Carcano-Mannlicher Rifle Bayonet by C. GNUTTI with Leather Scabbard Japanese Navy and the crew was workingOriginal Item: Only One Available. Carcano is the frequently used name for a series of Italian bolt action, magazine fed, repeating military rifles and carbines. Introduced in 1891, this rifle was chambered for the rimless 6. 552mm Carcano cartridge (Cartuccia Modello 1895). It was developed by the chief technician Salvatore Carcano at the Turin Army Arsenal in 1890 and called the Modello (model) 91 or simply M91. Successively replacing the previous