Italian Model 1891 Carcano Bayonet Fluted Scabbard and Leather Frog. BAYO 345. Bayonets

The hilt has a straight cross guard, stamped ‘V.G 9786’ to one side and ‘RP’ within an oval to the other. With a muzzle ring diameter of 12.5 mm and plain wooden grips which are showing minor signs of service wear are held to the tang by two screw bolts. The pommel has a small T section slot and a spring loaded button release catch. The single edged blade has a maker’s mark (illegible) on the ricasso and has a single fuller to each side to within 75 mm of the double edge spear point. The fluted leather scabbard and leather frog with integrated belt loop is stamped ‘A.R.E.T. 1931’ has a brass chape and locket which are all in good condition with all of the stitching intact. Overall length; 414mm, blade length; 298mm. See page 194 No 431 of Watts & Whites ‘The Bayonet Book’ for similar. The price includes UK delivery. BAYO 345.