Guns International #: 101852748
Seller's Inventory #: 217584

Category - Rifles - Italian Sporting - Military Rifles - Non-US

Category
Rifles - Italian Sporting
Military Rifles - Non-US

WORLD WAR II Era Italian CARCANO Model 1938 6.5mm Cal. C&R INFANTRY Rifle FINNISH “SA” Marked w/ BAYONET, SHEATH, & SLING

Description:
WORLD WAR II Era Italian CARCANO Model 1938 6.5mm Cal. C&R INFANTRY Rifle  

FINNISH “SA” Marked w/ BAYONET, SHEATH, & SLING

Here we present a C&R Italian Terni Arsenal Carcano Model 1938 Infantry Rifle, manufactured at the Italian Military Terni Arsenal circa 1939 during 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. 
After reports of inadequate performance at both short and long ranges during the campaigns in Italian North Africa (1924-1934), and the Second Italo-Abyssinian War (1934), the Italian army introduced a new short rifle in 1938, the Model 1938, together with a new cartridge in 7.35×51mm caliber. However, the Italian government was unable to successfully mass-produce the new arms in adequate quantities before the onset of World War II, and in 1940, all rifle and ammunition production reverted to 6.5 mm, but no 7.35 mm Mod. 38 rifles nor carbines were ever re-barreled to the old 6.5×52mm caliber.

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 fine. Strong, smooth action. Bright bore. The stock is solid with an average amount of wear (minor dents and dings). The numbers do not match. Legible markings. This example does not include a magazine. The leather sling is in good shape.

This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.

Barrel is 21 inches.

Caliber: 6.5mm 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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$1050

#217584
 

SOLD

Curio/Relic: Yes