Old bayonet

[travisob]

2483824839248402484124842:beerchug::beerchug:This bayonet has a mark on the sheath that I cant make out but it looks like a tiny snake. It also has a mark and serial number on the handle G 61374 and there is a mark to the left of the G that I cant make out. It looks very old with a wood covered handle with two hand hamered pins holding the two wood pieces together. Check the pics out and any info would be greatly appreciated, I got it from a garage sale, thanks Travis.

[Harlan]

Hi travisob,

If you post your question on the edged weapons forum you'll be more likely to get an answer.

Edged Weapons Forum (http://www.milsurps.com/forumdisplay.php?f=44)

[browningautorifle]

One of the Italian Carcano bayonet family. Common.

[old-smithy]

go see BAyonet Collection Presentation (http://www.old-smithy.info) under italy

[travisob]

I looked and seen the similarities in the fixed folding one with serial number in the same spot, I think it was for the M1938. So I discovered that there is a mark that looks like the mathmatical symbol of pie to the left of the G 61374 so what do you think that means. I dont think its a fake because it is well made and the springs are still tight, also what year do you'all think maybe 1900 to 1910ish.

[old-smithy]

M1938 refers to the date of the first model so doubt the blade was made before then