Name that Bayonet Game

Douglas1911

Saw this bayonet at an auction preview and was wondering how old it is and who made it. I suppose it could be a harpoon tip too. It has a "48" stamped on it.

http://s1184.photobucket.com/user/slowgto1/library/Bayonet


Thanks

rufe-snow

It's a Italian bayonet. They were used on both cavalry carbines and youth training rifles. If it is a original one off one of the training rifles, it could be worth a pretty penny.

Douglas1911

Thanks Rufe, Is it WWI?

rufe-snow

quote:Originally posted by Douglas1911
Thanks Rufe, Is it WWI?


World War II era. Some were reworked Model 1891 rifles, others were purposely built as cavalry carbines.

EDIT #1, Don't know the meaning of the 48 marking?

Douglas1911

I am impressed you were able to recognize it, and the gun it came off of. Now I understand it is a folding type. Here is a whole gun for $250.

http://www.GunBroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=338590116

I like the shape of it, so if it is reasonable, I will buy it in the morning. Do you know what the "48" means?

-Doug

asop

Ya Rufe- That is impressive.