Original Italian WWII Fascist "Pugio" Fighting Knife with Steel Scabbard Hotchkiss .303 Approximate measurements are 57 mm

Approximate measurements are 57 mm (w) x 55 mm (h)

The difference with the original polish and french fuze was really only the diameter of the threads

Austria decided to adopt a small calibre metallic cartridge breech loader

probably about 200 years old and still in very good order and condition

He scored twice more in mid-1917

Original Italian WWII Fascist "Pugio" Fighting Knife with Steel Scabbard Hotchkiss .303 Approximate measurements are 57 mmOriginal Item: One Only. This is a very nice example of the rare WWII Italian Fascist Fighting Knife, sometimes called a "Pugio". This example has a 8 1 8 inch steel blade blade with wood grip and steel cross guard, and comes complete with correct steel scabbard and belt clip. The knife is 13 inches in overall length. Condition of the knife is very good, with the expected wear from service and sharpening. There is some light oxidation on the ricasso