Missing handguard. Most of these rifles were still in use during the Sino-Japanese War of the 1930s and the Pacific War of the 1940s. ", "Inferior Arms Hobble Rebels in Libya War", "Libyan rebels make gains against Gaddafi forces in western mountains", "Carcano Identification: A Quick and Dirty Guide for Variations", "Italian Carcano Rifles Captured by Austro-Hungary", "BULGARIAN SMALL ARMS OF WORLD WAR II, PART I: SOME OLD AND SOME NEW. The Japanese manufactured over 6.4 million rifles and carbines in the 40 years from 1906 to 1945. a carbine during this period but it remained in the 91 configuration with Of these, Carcano-style rifles and carbines have been the most frequently observed style of bolt-action rifle. The rifle was also used during the Winter War by Finland, and again by regular and irregular forces in Syria, Libya, Tunisia and Algeria during various postwar conflicts in those countries. Following Italian parlance, he distinguishes (only) two basic modelsfor the Carcano, designated by the years in which the model was introduced: Modello 91 (M91) in 1891 and the Modello 38 (M38) in 1938. [7] Two small batches of Moschetti M91/38 TS carbines shows barrels marked 1938 and 1941, but they were not used at these times with any Italian forces, and their peculiar serial numbering suggests that these might just be rebored unused surplus barrels that were converted with other ones after 1945. The Type I is based on the Type 38 rifle and retains the Carcano action, but uses the Arisaka/Mauser type 5-round box magazine. 1997, surplusrifle.com Carcano Model Identification 1941 Model 1891/41 Carcano Infantry Rifle (53 picture virtual tour). M38- manufactured by its retaining inner front metal lip, like the fucile's handguard For those of you who are challenged by the Italian language, the table Its official designation in Italian is simply Modello 1891, or M91 ("il novantuno"). by six companies: 6.5mm Photo The only thing stamped on the rifle is the serial number. refueling at the Italian air field before flying on to deliver the 98K Unlike the other Carcani, which have a 6 round charger-clip magazine, the The magazine system uses en bloc charger clips which were originally developed and patented by Ferdinand Mannlicher, but the actual shape and design of the Carcano clip is derived from the German Model 1888 Commission Rifle. It appears as though this gun was reblued and the stock was refinished.the bolt holding on the bayonet is incorrect. The M95 was first manufactured at the Steyr plant, marked STEYR M95 and . done by Heinrich Krieghoff at plant 12 to buy rifles for their forces and were duped into buying the Carcano's Approximately 60,000 Type I rifles were produced by Italian arsenals for Japan. 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. There I a pic of the full rifle and some of the bullets for it they are Dominion 6.5mm. A huge number of Italian small arms were floating around North It was developed by the chief technician Salvatore Carcano at the Turin Army Arsenal in 1890 and called the Modello (model) 91 or simply M91. Walnut stock. them, but regular production). During 1969 the Hi-Power pistol Serial Number code was changed to a two digit year and "C" prefix. Vinatge Hunter is correct. )in a circle; Nickel/Chrome frontband, no upper handguard, no bayonet lug or mount and polished front sight band. (which I suspect. autumn 1922) also stamped in Roman numerals on most barrels. Exists as M91, M38, M 38 S, M91/38. Not infrequently the bayonet is M91/24 - 6.5mm long It is almost impossible that two Carcanos would have identical serial numbers unless someone altered them. I recently bought an M91 Calvery Carcano carbine, and I am trying to figure out the year it was made. from the Israeli agents as Israel no longer needed them. Moschetto M38 TS Russi (Russian); but this appears to be a naming after These guys were the unit sharpshooters.the Italian army didnt have school trained snipers and scoped rifles in WWI and WWII. Typical serial numbers of Carcani consist of either 1 or 2 letters followed by 4 numbers. The latter had the advantage of using commonly available 7.6254mmR ammunition. M38S - manufactured by two companies: 7.92mm Photo Brescia; 1939 to 1941, R.E.Terni. kit for all versions The Tromboni Launchi Bombe is permanently attached to the right I bet the Moisin Nagant must have a kick to it with it's heavier cartridge. Launcia Bombe Photos I appreciate you sharing this educational one. Which Swiss rifle do I have? However, the Italian government was unable to successfully mass-produce the new arms in adequate quantities before the onset of war, and in 1940, all rifle and ammunition production reverted to 6.5 mm, but no 7.35 mm Mod. Return to the American mirror of the Carcano Home Page. Other menial improvments were mad in 1905 and 1907, including a new extractor. of the chamber end of the barrel and the right side of the stock ), Budapest, 1897-1918. Tipo I, such as '918' or "18" imprinted. Model 1891 lay in the rear sight which was now fixed to 300 meters. Have you ever taken a broom and begon to sweep the forest ? Guns marked Terni. Gain twist rifling was used to extend the barrel life of this and all subsequent Carcano rifles until the Model 1938. At least one small arms authority noted inconsistencies in powder types in arsenal-loaded 6.552mm military ammunition, often with different powder types and ammunition lots intermixed within a single clip of ammunition. In March 1963, Lee Harvey Oswald purchased a '6.5 [mm] Italian carbine', later improperly called a MannlicherCarcano (although it uses a Mannlicher-style en bloc clip system), through mail order, for $19.95 ($155 in 2015 dollars). Some Moschetti TS M38 were chambered for the 7,92x57 Mauser (aka 7,9x57 Specifications for Common Carcano Rifles Model Caliber (mm) Twist Type Sights (m) Weight Length (cm) Bayonet Adjustable Battle Fixed Barrel Overall 91 Fucile 6.5x52. handguard and nosecap and re-milling the stock's front end to Some or Beretta; In addition to the A.D. Christian year, there is from 1929 until 1943, the They were manufactured in the millions, and can be found in a number of variations. inletted. Reasonably accurate up to 200 yds but after that the light bullet is very susceptible to winds, temp and barometric pressure variations. Several lots of Moschetti M91/38 TS (special troops' carbines) were chambered for the German 857mm Mauser sS heavy ball round. A late M91/24 conversion, before production of M91/28's began. Strange that. I believe this rifle was imported, by Century Arms, from Easten Europe in 1993. In Italy, the Polizia di Stato and the Carabinieri retained the Moschetto 38 TS,[7] retiring it from service in 1981. Below is a table of manufacturers showing the production years for the Introduced in 1891, this rifle was chambered for the rimless 6.552mm Carcano round (Cartuccia Modello 1895). Successively replacing the previous Vetterli-Vitali rifles and carbines in 10.3547mmR, it was produced from 1891 to 1945. these features were changed, and the old style rifles were almost all And the serial number should be imprinted on the chamber end of the barrel. It's my first mil surplus, so I am still learning. M38-manufactured by Also there is a year engraved on the barrel of 1939 with roman numerals XVIII after it. Condition 90%. Photos While an argument could be brought forth that it be sufficient to use the usually bear a large "S" mark on the receiver, and often also on the bolt Within the rectangle there is stamped a crown, FAT (Fabbricca dArma Terni, the government arsenal at Terni) and a two digit date (41, 42, or 43). Purchased rifle for $10 at a gun show in late 60s. After the invasion of China, all Arisaka production was required for use of the Imperial Army, so the Imperial Navy contracted with Italy for this weapon in 1937. Fascist year and common era year are not identical (just like secular and The most likely conclusion is therefore that at least two, maybe three They exist in 7,35 mms (Mod. By July a major arms deal was struck with Czechoslovakia No clip or cleaning rod, perfect bore. The model nomenclature and identification of the various Carcano rifles and. 1943, fixed sight by two companies: 7.35mm Photo on the argument that the term "Fucili Russi These critics identify those Moschetti either as post-war conversions done 1971 196471C prefix before Ser. Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes: In 1921 the Kingdom had about 11,000 Italian M91 rifles in stock. where is the serial number for the blackberry storm located? [citation needed], German forces captured large quantities of Carcanos after Italy's capitulation in September 1943. Please enter the rifle serial number without prefix (ie. The M-S is a good cartridge, but is now probably more difficult to find than Carcano ammo (which is made by PRVI). The wood grain was then sealed, but not varnished. Some Italian troops serving on the Russian front were armed with 7.35 mm Mod. The rifle, made in the Terni arsenal in 1940 and bearing the serial number C2766, was equipped for an extra $7 with a new 4x18 Japanese telescopic sight, on a sheet metal side mount. Pietro Lorenzotti; See the explanation later on this page for a listing of the differences. Find a copy of the Hobbs book. See all details. Syria: M91 carbines used after the 1946 Syrian independence, Tunisia: M91 rifles used by the Neo Destour, Carcano M38 cal.7.35x51mm shooting (video); close-up (video). 6.5x52 mm. Photo military and are marked with the Star of David, others bare Arabic writing and Fucile Corto. Gardone is the maker. liturgical year diverge from each other), this allows to identify whether a Muzzle velocity 620 m/sec [2030 fps] with M1893 ball cartridge Action: Straight-pull bolt action, with two lugs on a detachable bolt head engaging the receiver. The original M91 gained better levels of fame. Cal. Only the very first M1938 short rifles A cavalry carbin version with folding bayonet ws later adopted n the 9th of June 1893. metres, 6,5 mms at 200 metres). by four companies: 7.35mm Gardone Val Trompia; Moderators: M39Scout, trautert, Carl Gustav, nothernug, ThePitbullofLove, VIS35, beanstrung, Cabinetman, 1886lebel Share Share with: Link: Copy link Switch to Print View -. did earlier, long curved nose cap exchanged to short fucile style. Well, It's not an M38, looks to be a heavily sportered M41. following variant: Carcano Modello 1891 (M91) - Bolt-Action Service Rifle / Carbine . The front sling swivel, on the carbine is located 2 1/8 inches further back on the stock than on the Stutzen. The Type I was used primarily by Japanese Imperial Naval Forces and was chambered for the Japanese 6.550mm Arisaka cartridge. Rich A. in Pa. 38 rifles nor carbines were ever re-barrelled to the old 6.552mm caliber. The crucial distinction between both models is the intended caliber for which the gun was chambered: 6,5x52 Carcano for the M91 and 7,35x51 Brescia; 1894 to 1936 configurations (Heinrich Krieghoff branch factory in Tyrol). operating on the Russian front, and he thus calls this sub-model the The necessary mdifications were quickly appIied to the Carcan design. M38 - manufactured facets on the upper side and a round base) was already introduced way Brescia; 1894 to 1936 Gardone Val Trompia; 1935 to 1937 R.E.Terni; 1928 to 1937 M38 - manufactured by four companies: 7.35mm Beretta; 1939 Brescia; 1938 Gardone Val Trompia; 1939 R.E. 91/41 from 300 metres to 1000 metres Japanese Type 38 Arisaka long rifle from 1905. Sporterized in Italy in the 60s by Riva and sold in the US as. (T.S.) Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes: In 1921 the Kingdom had about 11,000 Italian M91 rifles in stock. Barvarian Rural Police CIV GUARD is on the magazine (Left side) rather than Receiver. for Egypt, some of which were captured by Israel, or as direct Until 1938, all M91 rifles and carbines were chambered for the rimless 6.552mm Modello 1895 cartridge, using a round-nose metal case bullet of 160 grains weight at approximately 2,000-2,400 ft/s muzzle velocity, depending upon barrel length. Upon negative reports from the troops, a special troops' carbine ?). and carbines, and also used them in WW II. part of Axis mutual aid pacts, and which is chambered for the 6,5x50 R Rifle was described as a WWII Veteran souvenier. type 8mm Mausers to Israel. This was done in the Terni arsenal between 1922 to 1928 or 1929 and stamped on the barrel next to the original manufacture date. adjustable rear sight from rifle. In the start of the 1920s it was proposed these be exchanged for Mauser rifles with the Kingdom of Italy. Carcano Modello 1891 (M91) - The Carcano Modello 1891 service rifle . Looks like it is import stamped. The bottom of the barrel and reciever are stamped with what appears to be another serial number: This has the same stock and bands as a 1928 model but still has the original TS front sight. Carcano M.1891 TS carbine, which was issued to Truppe Speciali. After World War II, Italy replaced its Carcano rifles first with British LeeEnfields and then with the US .30 caliber (7.62 mm) M1 Garandsemi-automatic rifle. Year ser. Prior to the British The stepped barrel rests on a small metal plate under the nosecap, since the M91 barrel stock cutout is too deep for the stepped down barrel.