Sterile 27cm Italian Flatguard Brass bolsters Bayonet blade Vintage 1940s automatic knife

Vintage Sterile 27cm Italian Flatguard Brass bolsters Bayonet blade automatic knife made in Italy in the 1940s, most likely in Frosolone. The knife has been professionally tuned up and cleaned at some point and shines like new. The knife measures 27.2cm (10 11/16 inches) open and just under 6 inches closed with Steel liners and Brass Soldered bolsters, button, safety cap and pins. The bayonet style blade appears to be at least 97% full  and shiny with crisp grind lines and no maker's mark stamped on the blade. The horn scales are black with a little brown streaking and in great condition. The knife works well with blade tip deep and centered closed, Strong snap and Excellent lockup open. Safety works. EX condition. Button very hard to push. Need a strong thumb.