Guns International #: 103313713
Seller's Inventory #: 257008

Category - Military Rifles - Non-US - Military Arms

Category
Military Rifles - Non-US
Military Arms

WORLD WAR II Era Italian TERNI Carcano M1938 7.35mm C&R INFANTRY Rifle WW2 FINNISH “SA” Acceptance Proofed with Extra CLIPS

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WORLD WAR II Era Italian TERNI Carcano M1938 7.35mm C&R INFANTRY Rifle WW2

FINNISH “SA” Acceptance Proofed with Extra CLIPS

Here we present a C&R Italian Terni Arsenal Carcano Model 1938 Infantry Rifle, manufactured circa 1939 at the Italian Military Terni Arsenal during a production run between 1938 and 1945. This example has the Finnish “SA” acceptance proof. 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, it was produced from 1892 to 1945. 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. 

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 very good. Some original finish remains. The stock is refinished and remains solid. Strong action. Legible markings. Absent cleaning rod. The buttplate is slightly oversized. Partially dimmed bore retains serviceable rifling. “SA” proofs. The extra clips are good.

Own the original. This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.

Barrel is 21 inches.

Caliber: 7.35mm 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.
Guaranteed AUTHENTIC & Includes CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY.

$1250

#257008
 

Curio/Relic: Yes

Price: $1,250.00
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