Original M91 stock shortened and reshaped to TS configuration. (Left to Right) 7.92mm Mauser (also called 8mm Mauser), 6.5mm Carcano, and 7.35mm Carcano, Approximately 94,500 7.35mm Modello 1938 rifles were shipped to Finland, where they were known as. Italy's Military Rifle if you can. Original serial number on stock (DH4205) has been overstamped; Recently (as of 21 Sep 1998) purchased this rifle from collector in North Carolina, USA. It was later scrutinized by local police, the FBI, the U. by three companies: 6.5mm
for the RSI Black Brigade
(Left to Right) 7.92mm Mauser (also called 8mm Mauser), 6.5mm Carcano, and 7.35mm Carcano, Approximately 94,500 7.35mm Modello 1938 rifles were shipped to Finland, where they were known as. A half-stocked cavalry carbine, with the unmistakable triangular folding
Two crown proofs on bolt knob, one more worn than the other. Or Learn more Continue ParallaxBills Curio Relic and Military Surplus Firear Login Join HOME ParallaxBills Curio Relic and Military Surplus Firear Parallaxs Curio Relics Firearm Forums are for collectors of military surplus firearms of all kinds and gun collecting in general. Oval stamp on left side of stock, not legible (probably rework stamp from Terni). In addition to the A.D. Christian year, there is from 1929 until 1943, the
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type 8mm Mausers to Israel. 1940 to 1945, fixed sight, after 43 this gun had no markings other than
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. Italian armed forces had enormous stocks of original Austrian M1895 rifles
This MIDA Brescia rifle was found with 95% of its finish missing. What an exquisite article! Additionally, some Libyan rebels preferred to use their familiar hunting weapons over the more modern, yet unfamiliar, assault rifles available. on top of the barrel breech, indicating the reworking arsenal (mostly
Attachment 54039 Attachment 54042 Attachment 54043 Information Warning: This is a relatively older thread (and these are not "prototypes", as Richard Hobbs incorrectly named
Captured 6.5mm Carcano rifles were used by Greek forces post-war, with ammunition supplied by U.S. Western Cartridge Co. I have a carbine length Carcano, It was made in 1918 in Rome. Stock cracked, barrel very clean, no pitting, cannot tell if it has been rebuilt. Armeija"). The M-S is a good cartridge, but is now probably more difficult to find than Carcano ammo (which is made by PRVI). The model designation should be followed by the phenotype, when not
cms (36 inches). The assassination was one of the factors leading to passage of the Gun Control Act of 1968, which banned mail order sales of firearms. R.E.Terni; 1928 to
V.G.-Exc. Army, and two federal. Of these, Carcano-style rifles and carbines have been the most frequently observed style of bolt-action rifle. An important feature is the listing of known serial number ranges for each model. Shooting tests, conducted by those groups and others using the original rifle or similar models, addressed questions about the speed and accuracy with which the Carcano could be fired. Return to Carcano Database index page. It is almost impossible that two Carcanos would have identical serial numbers unless someone altered them. Strange that. Unfortunately that kills any collector value as well as the whatever premium the TSN marking would have added to it. They were manufactured in the millions, and can be found in a number of variations. Guns with the Tromboni removed should have a small notch cut on the top
Moschetto TS
For those of you who are challenged by the Italian language, the table
A round, seal type marking, about the size of a silver dollar on left (cheek) side of the butt. Carcano Lookup Series Began In A few reasons cited are A fire at the factory Inadvertent destruction during office cleaning Records simply lost in filing Records misplaced between ownership transitions Documents borrowed but not returned The seven digit numbers began in 1927, most of model 94 serial 44 series began in the 1970 era. Terni Carcano Rifle Serial Numbers Value During the Libyan Civil War in 2011, many rebels went into battle with their personally-owned weapons, including old bolt-action rifles and shotguns. 1935 to 1937
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. Large, but very faint, illegible wood cartouche, left side buttstock above serial number. central Italy which had recently been used by the RAF. Stock cartouches are suberb, and bear the date, Looks like small box (maybe originally an. Brescia;
bore. Return to the American mirror of the Carcano Home Page. 1939, M38S - manufactured
Top of receiver, above chamber, the letters. R.E.Terni;
Carcano S Serial Numbers With AA When they expended the whole alphabet, the Italians then prefixed the serial numbers with AA, AB, AC.AZ, then they started the BA series, BB series, etc, etc. copyright 2003-2008
and northeast into Arabia, Trans-Jordan, Palestine and beyond in the late
Find serial number for carcano? Pietro Lorenzotti;
The
He Model 6 Rolling block was made from 1901 to 1933. Keep in mind that the Italian alphabet doesnt use the letters J, K,W,X, and Y, but weirdly enough I have a M38 short rifle with a K prefix.hmmm. Discussion in 'For Sale or Trade' started by finderskeeperz, Nov 1, 2007. 38 in 7,35
for the specialist, much more so for the non-initiated everyday
serial number
Carcano Modello 1891 (M91) - The Carcano Modello 1891 service rifle . Stock refinished. as an emergency measure for the Volkssturm in both magazine and single-shot
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). Some Moschetti TS M38 were chambered for the 7,92x57 Mauser (aka 7,9x57
- Rear sight blades: M 91 graduated from 600 metres to 2000 metres, M
by three companies: 6.5mm Photo
Of these, Carcano-style rifles and carbines have been the most frequently observed style of bolt-action rifle. Rifles manufactured after 1921 will have a date code consisting of 2 letters stamped on the left side of the barrel near the receiver. Find a copy of the Hobbs book. When they expended the whole alphabet, the Italians then prefixed the serial numbers with AA, AB, AC.AZ, then they started the BA series, BB series, etc, etc. 'E', 'P'). It was the most commonly issued rifle to the German Volkssturm ('People's Militia') units in late 1944 and 1945. Serial numbers are on the barrel just in front of the receiver, along with a date or date code and identification of the arsenal where the weapon was made. 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). It was the most commonly issued rifle to the German Volkssturm ('People's Militia') units in late 1944 and 1945. By the outbreak of the Continuation War, the remaining Mod. and Fucile Corto. Dec 23, 2011 THE ORIGINAL LIST of serial numbers of 700 Carcano Italian carbines received by Century Arms, Inc. From Empire: Serial number 2766 appears on last page of numbers (Exhibit D 103) See COMM. During 1969 the Hi-Power pistol Serial Number code was changed to a two digit year and "C" prefix. This database contains the Swiss Schmidt-Rubin straight pull rifles with the corresponding manufacturing years. twin engine aircraft with phony RAF markings and radio call signs were
model number alone to also identify the caliber, this is very obscure even
Model 1891 lay in the rear sight which was now fixed to 300 meters. Fabricated National Arsenal Brescia, serial number A3707. have a 'OR-' prefix before their whole serial number. This gun is appears to be a M91 Fucile with the barrel cut down to 19 inches. They've even clamped down on replicas! Stock and Barrel have matching serial numbers. M38-8mm conversion
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. German forces captured large quantities of Carcanos after Italy's capitulation in September 1943. 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. (T.S.) One manufacturer, FNA
for Egypt, some of which were captured by Israel, or as direct
parts: There are other Carcano variants, but these tend to be extremely rare or
By July a major arms deal was struck with Czechoslovakia
Late war production, but with original (stained) beechwood stock. Local Date 03-01-2023 Local Time 04:25 AM Carcano Rifle Markings I bought this Carcano Rifle in Nova Scotia Canada I am trying to find where it came from it has all there`s markings but I cant find anything about them. ), Budapest, 1897-1918. without the bottom dot. Japanese. These old weapons saw combat once again due to the rebels' limited access to modern firearms. THE ORIGINAL LIST of serial numbers of 700 Carcano Italian carbines received by Century Arms, Inc. from Empire: Serial number 2766 appears on last page of numbers (Exhibit D 103) See COMM. Of these, Carcano-style rifles and carbines have been the most frequently observed style of bolt-action rifle. I recently bought an M91 Calvery Carcano carbine, and I am trying to figure out the year it was made. Africa and Middle East that Arabs and Turags took from Italians or picked
where is the serial number for the blackberry storm located? Brescia, continued its previous M91 pattern throughout the Second World
usual straight fucile shape, handguard retainer hook added to nosecap; handguard accordingly loses
Mauser; 8 x 57 IS; 8mm Mauser). A Carcano Model 91/38 was used to assassinate US President John F. Kennedy. 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). There I a pic of the full rifle and some of the bullets for it they are Dominion 6.5mm. The front sling swivel, on the carbine is located 2 1/8 inches further back on the stock than on the Stutzen. M38-manufactured by
The Tromboni Launchi Bombe is permanently attached to the right
# PreFiX COde 1969 69C prefix before Ser. As such, a few creative people found ways around to have it functioning on Windows too. To believe that the two pictures above are depicting two different rifles is ridiculous. The proposition was declined in 1922 and these rifles remained in Yugoslav hands until 1941. 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. A badly sporterized and now deactivated gun, with a non-matching beech stock from another rifle (FTR'ed in 1946, as the cartouche shows: An attempt was made to refinish the stock and the cartouches are faint. 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. Rifle has a swivel on the left butt, yet no side swivel in front. Have you ever taken a broom and begon to sweep the forest ? Since
Has some kind of large crested marking with an, Brass placque on left side of butt saying. supply documents, that these guns were intended for Italian troops
Also the serial number on the barrel is V2214 and matches the stock. Two sites with comprehensive identification details and pictures: What are they like to fire Rod? How to distinguish a Short Rifle and a Moschetto TS: How to distinguish the manifold Moschetto TS sub-variants:
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. Brescia;
38" and letting the reader wonder what it might turn out to be in the end
mms for sale" is a lot for clearer than just calling it a " Carcano Model
War Trophy obtained in 1943 from another US soldier; Cleaning rod is missing. Does anyone know what year it was made, or any history behind it? A short carbine, stocked almost to the muzzle, with a bayonet lug and a
M38S - manufactured
Blimey, that's a very impressive collection, Digger. If you a question(s) regarding identifying your Carcano, you can email us. Does this mean that it shot a bit better or that it was a little closer to the blueprints than the others Next question pertains to my M-41. for its three-piece cleaning rod; the Moschetto TS has its rod right under
Rifle actually rates Good-VG. While the above are
Metallurgica Bresciana;
M91/28 - manufactured
Its official designation in Italian is simply Modello 1891, or M91 ("il novantuno"). The scabbard I have is fluted, but they also came in smooth steel and leather versions. Report abuse . 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 2,0002,400ft/s muzzle velocity, depending upon barrel length. Thank you for sharing this informative one. Gardone Val Trompia;
Purchased rifle for $10 at a gun show in late 60s. conversions of other types. Moschetto TS underwent constant minor modifications and alterations like no
original manufacturer markings and an additional small oval rework marking
on the argument that the term "Fucili Russi
Exists as M91, M38, M 38 S, M91/38. 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. Fascist year and common era year are not identical (just like secular and
The markings on it are RE Terni with the crown symbol. R.E. Collectors hould keep in mind that these were all undertaken man
The AR twelve PRO shotgun is based on the AR15 familiar function and design. During the Libyan Civil War in 2011, many rebels went into battle with their personally-owned weapons, including old bolt-action rifles and shotguns. This modification entered service in 1943, just before the Italian capitulation. 6.5x52 mm. No. R.E.Terni, M91/38 - manufactured
relay point for contraband being smuggled by air from Europe. This bayonet is one of my longest owned pieces . reader. Cartouche is lightly struck and hard to make out. war aid deliveries to Israel. Transverse bayonet lug, small lugs on top and bottom of barrel, There was a symbol on the stock side which has been removed with wood stain the outline resembels an upside down bakers hat and the number. In 1941, the Italian military returned to a long-barrelled infantry rifle once again (slightly shorter than the original M91), the Carcano M91/41. length to classify it as a carbine, so I am going to add it also. I saw some posts suggesting that it could be 1943, but the barrel also has a marking for FNA-B, which other posts show a different year. M91/38 - manufactured
inletted. I hope you get a chance to borrow the camera. 1938 rifles, but exchanged them in 1942 for 6.552 mm arms. the fact (unless further Italian sources be discovered). 1937, M38 - manufactured
This rifle has the long, old fashioned rifle sights. production (up until mid-1943) and the serial number should be imprinted
Everything else, M91/38, M91/41, M91/28, etc. Moschettieri del Duce (Mussolini's Guard) variants, both of which
Beretta;
Brescia;
Create your own unique website with customizable templates. The proposition was declined in 1922 and these rifles remained in Yugoslav hands until 1941. repaired and came back to the arsenal. )in a circle; Nickel/Chrome frontband, no upper handguard, no bayonet lug or mount and polished front sight band. M91/41 also has side bars. Carcano M.1891 TS carbine, which was issued to Truppe Speciali. M1891 rifles also had the serial number on the bolt flat, but this was later discontinued. under the stock, into a slot there. which was produced 1938/39 on foreign contract for use by the Japanese as
All early configuration other than forend left side swivel. before 1938 for the last M91 carbines and is not a sign for a
Austria-Hungary: Captured during World War I, about 49,500 were converted to use the available 6.554mm MannlicherSchnauer cartridges. 'MS' appears to be an inspector's initials. did earlier, long curved nose cap exchanged to short fucile style. Integral clip-loaded box magazine, 5 rounds In 1941, the Italian military returned to a long-barrelled infantry rifle once again (slightly shorter than the original M91), the Carcano M91/41. Italian serial numbers marking system. Rifle -- by Richard Hobbs
25% in Hungary Caliber: 8x50mm rimmed. A Carcano Model 91/38 was used to assassinate US President John F. Although this rifle is often called 'MannlicherCarcano', especially in American parlance, neither that designation nor the name 'MauserParravicino' is correct. The Short Rifle has a buttplate with a small (hard-to-pry-open) trapdoor
In 1943, German forced seized as many carcanos as possible . Brit proof marks on the left side of the barrel lets you know id visited England at some point. Carcano Database - Carcano M91 (Including M91/24) Carcano Database - Carcano M91 (Including M91/24) Last updated: Tue 23 Jan 2001 12:55:00 GMT If you wish to add information to the database, please send us the information. Feb 04, 2008 Sounds like you've got a M38 Carcano Carbine in 6.5mm, which is a nice handy little rifle. Other menial improvments were mad in 1905 and 1907, including a new extractor. 1938 7.35mm rifles were issued to the Finnish Navy, as well as anti-aircraft, coastal defense, and other second-line (home front) troops.[5]. autumn 1922) also stamped in Roman numerals on most barrels. part of Axis mutual aid pacts, and which is chambered for the 6,5x50 R
Beretta;
[4], Approximately 94,500 7.35mm Modello 1938 rifles were shipped to Finland, where they were known as Terni carbines (from the Terni stamp with the royal crown, the logo or seal of the Regia fabbrica darmi di Terni arsenal where they were manufactured). Beretta; 1939
The Short Rifle has a gripping groove milled into each side of the
Two long rifles exist, namely the M91 and the M91/41 (the preceding M
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. Gardone Val Trompia;
There are also late war official German 8x57 IS conversions, undertaken
Great web page for
M38 S (in 7.9/7.92/8mm Mauser) and M91/38. the Carcano enthusiast, Insignia
liturgical year diverge from each other), this allows to identify whether a
While an argument could be brought forth that it be sufficient to use the
CARCANO SERIAL NUMBER DATABASE for Mac offers you an easy way to catalog your video game library and keep a digital record of it. has the horizontal bayonet mounting bar. by one company: 6.5mm Photo
wooden forearm; the Moschetto TS not. [5] Despite this, it's worth noticing that the Finns themselves modified the fixed optics on the rifle to operate from a range of 200 m to only 150 m.[6] Whenever possible, Finnish soldiers discarded the weapon in favor of rifles acquired on the battlefield,[5] including standard models of captured Soviet-made MosinNagant rifles. [35] The advertisement only specified a "6.5 Italian Carbine" and actually shows a Carcano model M91 TS, which was the 36-inch (91cm) Carcano carbine model sold through the ad when it was originally placed. Helpful. many of them were tampered with so that they could not be of use once it
Fabbrica Armi di Terni - 580,000 Source. like the one below of Italian Troops. Fucile corto (Short rifle):
No. The wood grain was then sealed, but not varnished. Type 'Find a serial number - Adobe' into your search engine hit enter on your keyboard. No markings are left on stock becouse of refinishing! followed by 4 numbers. if not always it's FARE TERNI and the last two digits of the year). 91/41 from 300 metres to 1000 metres
configurations (Heinrich Krieghoff branch factory in Tyrol). Create your own unique website with customizable templates. Gardone Val Trompia;
Carcano, what do I have? Return to Carcano Database index page. Brescia; 1939 to 1941,
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. ISBN-10. It has a muzzle extension. Year ser. retroconverted to the later (common) standard, by exchanging the
Photos
M91/24 - 6.5mm long
Accessories, Reference books:
6.5x54 is just about as easy as Carcano ammo as it is made by Prvi also. The M-S is a good cartridge, but is now probably more difficult to find than Carcano ammo (which is made by PRVI). operating on the Russian front, and he thus calls this sub-model the
somewhat unclear until now. Probably $150 is more or less average. Following lawsuits over its ownership, the rifle ended up in storage at the National Archives. The year of production is typically a 2 to 4 digit number indicating the
other Carcano, and I find it very difficult to gain an overview. These Terni produced M9141 rifles have a serial number letter prefix that starts with an A or B. Approximately 60,000 Type I rifles were produced by Italian arsenals for Japan. And yes, the bolt's a little coarse to. The most likely conclusion is therefore that at least two, maybe three
four companys: 6.5mm
German forces captured large quantities of Carcanos after Italy's capitulation in September 1943. After World War II, Italy replaced its Carcano rifles first with British LeeEnfields and then with the US .30 caliber (7.62mm) M1 Garand semi-automatic rifle,[7] which the Italians labeled the 'Model 1952 (M52). are distinguished in the following ways:
Bombe), the Grenade Launcher variants of the M91/28 T.S., M38 T.S. After reports of inadequate performance at both short and long ranges. Additionally, some Libyan rebels preferred to use their familiar hunting weapons over the more modern, yet unfamiliar, assault rifles available. 1943, fixed sight
I've read after WWI a lot of M91 rifles were cut down to carbine length and designated the M91/24. Carcano Modello 1891 (M91) - Bolt-Action Service Rifle / Carbine . Some guns with a
THE ORIGINAL LIST of serial numbers of 700 Carcano Italian carbines received by Century Arms, Inc. From Empire: Serial number 2766 appears on last page of numbers (Exhibit D 103) See COMM. They were predominantly used by rebels in the Nafusa Mountains. Which Swiss rifle do I have? below is a translation of the model/variant nomenclature: In addition to the manufacturer's identifying logo, the year of
M91/38 model in and by itself. Cartouche worn off, but has some numbers toward the bottom that are burned into the wood but they are really hard to make out, Original leather sling; Gun is in working condition. These guys were the unit sharpshooters.the Italian army didnt have school trained snipers and scoped rifles in WWI and WWII. In Italy, the Polizia di Stato and the Carabinieri retained the Moschetto 38 TS,[7] retiring it from service in 1981. All variants used the same Carcano bolt action, fed by an en-bloc clip; the rifles and carbines had different barrel lengths and differences in stocks and sights depending on barrel length. The Carcano rifIe was tsted in 1891 and officially adopted on the 29th of March 1892. Unlike the other Carcani, which have a 6 round charger-clip magazine, the
Armaguerra in Cremona also made M9141s but those had serial number prefixes that started with Q IIRC. Only the very first M1938 short rifles
Web Reference:
[12][13] As noted in the introduction, the word moschetto means literally "musket" but was used generally by Italian arms makers as a descriptor of Italian 20th century rifles, often shorter-barrelled rifles in the carbine style meant for other than regular infantry uses. A late M91/24 conversion, before production of M91/28's began. You cannot find out unless you provide the model number with the serial number. As a consequence, large quantities of surplus Carcanos were sold in the United States and Canada beginning in the 1950s. In 1941, the Italian military returned to a long-barrelled infantry rifle once again (slightly shorter than the original M91), the Carcano M91/41. 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. kit for all versions
With bayonet and two cleaning rod in butt. Terni; 1938 to
It's my first mil surplus, so I am still learning. Comes as M91 (in various modifications), M91/24, M91/28, M38,
R.E. for rifles, machine guns, ammunition, pistols, smgs, and aircraft. 's, being shortened long rifles, should bear their
8mm" could as well and even more literally refer to two not uncommon
Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes: In 1921 the Kingdom had about 11,000 Italian M91 rifles in stock. 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. The British shipped
Condition 90%. - Sling bars and swivels: only at the bottom for the M91, whereas the
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