Guns International #: 102381552
Seller's Inventory #: 230186

Category - Military Rifles - Non-US - Military Arms

Category
Military Rifles - Non-US
Military Arms

WORLD WAR II Era Italian CARCANO Model 1938 7.35mm Cal. C&R INFANTRY Rifle FINNISH “SA” Marked Rifle w/LEATHER SLING & 5 CLIPS

Description:
WORLD WAR II Era Italian CARCANO Model 1938 7.35mm Cal. C&R INFANTRY Rifle

FINNISH “SA” Marked Rifle w/LEATHER SLING & 5 CLIPS

Here we present a C&R Italian Terni Arsenal Carcano Model 1938 Infantry Rifle, manufactured at the Italian Military Terni Arsenal circa 1939 with a production run between 1938 and 1945. Carcano is the frequently used name for a series of Italian bolt-action, magazine-fed, repeating military rifles and carbines. Introduced in 1891, this rifle was chambered for the rimless 6.5×52mm Carcano round. It was developed by the chief technician Salvatore Carcano at the Turin Army Arsenal in 1890 and was originally called the Modello (model) 91 or simply M91. Successively replacing the previous Vetterli-Vitali rifles and carbines, it was produced from 1892 to 1945. The M91 was used in both rifle (fucile) and shorter-barreled carbine (moschetto) form by most Italian troops during World War I and by Italian and some German forces during World War II. 

Approximately 94,500 7.35mm Modello 1938 rifles were shipped to Finland, where they were known as Terni carbines. They were primarily used by security and line-of-communications troops during the Winter War of 1939–1940, though some frontline troops were issued the weapon. According to reports, the Finns disliked the rifle. With its non-standard 7.35 mm caliber, it was problematic to keep frontline troops supplied with good quality, or any ammunition at all.

The overall condition is very good. Strong action. The bore is bright and nicely rifled. Fine stock. Good modern leather sling. Legible markings. “SA” marked barrel. “1939” dated. Numbers on the buttstock and barrel match. Includes 5 clips.

This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.

Barrel is 21-1/2 inches.

Caliber: 7.35mm Italian

Overall condition as seen in photos.

Very Fast. Very Safe. FREE SHIPPING. Will need to be sent to your local FFL or C&R licensee. This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.
Guaranteed AUTHENTIC & Includes CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY.

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$1250

#230186
 

SOLD

Curio/Relic: Yes