Original Italian WWII M1891 Carcano - Mannlicher Rifle Bayonet with Ersatz Steel Scabbard U.S. Uniforms The original leather blade washer

The original leather blade washer is in place deep within the recesses of the guard

Bullion embroidered eagle

On the inside of the front cover a Kriegsmarine cap tally made from gold bullion embroidered rayon or silk has been glued on

Overall the finish does show staining and light peppering

Original Italian WWII M1891 Carcano - Mannlicher Rifle Bayonet with Ersatz Steel Scabbard U.S. Uniforms The original leather blade washerOriginal 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