Identification! (bayonet)

[mili]

Hey guys, I've found an old bayonet and I've tried to identify it but I can't find any similarities on the internet. I'm just wondering if any one knows anything about it, like the time period, country or model.
Thanks guys!

[AZPhil]

That one is an Italian M1938 bayonet. There is a folding version of this bayonet.
There are three versions of this bayonet. The folding model then there was a modified folder made into a fixed blade and then a model that was made as a fixed blade. It looks like yours is the modified folder.

[mili]

Oh wow, thankyou heaps! Do you know if this has any value?

[Walkwolf]

Does it have a scabbard ? This will add to the value. This is a
'non-folding' type, which are still desireable. It will indeed
be worth something, however the condition is
not that great.........

[mili]

Sadly it doesn't have a scabbard, and yeah the condition isn't great. But the fact that it was found in a shed in Australia, does it suggest that it may have been from the battle of Tobruk?

[AZPhil]

Your Welcome,
I'm not sure what they are selling for now, But since you now know what it is , you could use your Google Fu and see what they are selling for. The price would also depended if you have the scabbard for it.
Semper Fi
Phil.

[mili]

And do you know what gun it was usually attached to?

[AZPhil]

The Italian 1938 Mannlicher Carcano rifle. Hence the M1938 bayonet}8)

Wiki is your friend!!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carcano

[mili]

Thanks heaps AZPhil!

[AZPhil]

Semper Fi
Phil