Consignment Carcano Infantry Rifle M1891 6.5x52mm Carcano

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Introduced in 1891, the rifle was officially designated as the Fucile Modello 1891 (Model 1891 Rifle) and 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. Replacing the Vetterli-Vitali rifles and carbines in 10.35×47mmR, it was produced until 1945. The Mod.91 family of weapons included both rifle (fucile) and shorter-barreled carbine (moschetto) form and was used by Italian troops during both World War I and World War II.

M1891 rifle (Fucile Mod. 1891) − Formally approved for service on 29 March 1892, it uses a single-piece stock with a protruding magazine and is fitted with an adjustable rear sight graduated up to 2,000 m (2,200 yd). A Model 91 sword bayonet can be attached. About 4−4.5 million were produced by 1937

CONDITION: FAIR

Definition of “FAIR”: Some major parts replaced; minor replacement parts may be required; metal rusted, may be lightly pitted all over, vigorously cleaned or re-blued; rounded edges of metal and wood; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal partly obliterated; wood scratched, bruised, cracked or repaired where broken; in fair working order or can be easily repaired and placed in working order.

FEATURES:

• Mannlicher Magazine & 6rd En-Bloc Clip feed
• Progressive-Twist Rifling
• Integrated Safety – When engaged, the thumb piece prevents the bolt from moving, the firing pin from going forward, and physically obstructs the rear sights
• Sights: Battle sight and graduated leaf-sight from 600-2000m
• Bayonet Lug

FIREARMS CLASS:

Non-Restricted