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Italian “BALILLA” FNA-BRESCIA Blank Firing “ONB” YOUTH TRAINING Rifle C&R Opera Nazionale Balilla (ONB) Youth Organization Rifle
Guns International #: 101885583 Seller's Inventory #: 217589
Category: Rifles - Italian Sporting - Military Rifles - Non-US
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Seller: AncestryGunsLLC
Company: Ancestry Guns LLC
Member Since: 11/3/16
State: Missouri
Zip: 65203
Country: United States
Phone: (314) 707-7373
International Phone: 314-707-7373
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Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
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Description:
Italian “BALILLA” FNA-BRESCIA Blank Firing “ONB” YOUTH TRAINING Rifle C&R
Opera Nazionale Balilla (ONB) Youth Organization Rifle
Here we present a C&R Italian Fabbrica Nazionale d’Armi-Brescia (more commonly referred to as FNA-B, or simply FNA) Blank Firing Training Rifle. In 1926 Mussolini expressed his desire to provide pre-military training and to arm Italian youths beginning at a very young age. He established the Opera Nazionale Balilla (ONB) youth organization. The term “Balilla” evoked the memory of a young boy, Giovan Battista Perasso, whose nickname was Balilla, who on December 5, 1746, touched off a popular revolt against the Hapsburg occupiers in Genoa. By December 10, the revolt had managed to free the city from the Austrian troops. The ONB program encompassed boys from six to 18 years of age, organized along military lines, who, depending on their age group, were issued uniforms and weapons of various types ranging from strictly toy weapons to light machine guns.
In 1931, in response to a request by the ONB, production began of this blank-firing copy, roughly 80% of the size of the corresponding full-size Carcano. It was ultimately designed to familiarize young boys with the regulation Carcano battle rifle and its proper handling. The Balilla carbines quite obviously fall into the collectable rather than shooter category, but one would make a worthwhile addition to any serious or advanced Carcano collector.
The overall condition is very good. Strong action. The bore is bright, and smooth. Good stock with an average amount of wear. The right buttstock contains an engraved placard that reads “ANCARANI ANTONIO”. Numbers on the receiver and right buttstock match.
This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.
Barrel is 14-1/2 inches.
Caliber: 6.5mm Italian Blank
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.
ancestryguns
$1300
#217589
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes