WORLD WAR I & II Italian Military CARCANO M1891 6.5mm C&R CAVALRY Carbine Italian MUSKETOON with INTEGRAL FOLDING BAYONET!

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WORLD WAR I & II Italian Military CARCANO M1891 6.5mm C&R CAVALRY Carbine

Italian MUSKETOON with INTEGRAL FOLDING BAYONET!

Here we present a Italian Carcano Model 1891 Carbine, manufactured after the turn of the century likely at an Italian Military Arsenal during a production run between 1891 and 1944. 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, 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.

This Moschette Modello 1891, or more commonly referred to as the Musketoon Model 1891, was chambered in 6.5×52mm and sported an integral folding bayonet and a 17.7 inch barrel. These were initially made to be issued to Cavalry Troops but were however issued to other troops as well, such as the Carabinieri Reali, Bersaglieri Ciclisti and later to the Paratroopers and the MVSN Troops. 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.

The overall condition is good. The action is strong. The bore is bright. This example showcases a fold out bayonet. “T2/4436” is stamped on the left butt plate. The crack at the butt plate is stable. The front sight blade is absent.

This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.

Barrel is 17-3/4 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.

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$685
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