Guns International #: 102380394

Category - Military Rifles - Non-US - Military Rifles - Trainer Rifles

Category
Military Rifles - Non-US
Military Rifles - Trainer Rifles

AWESOME! FNA BRESCIA CARCANO "BALILLA" CARBINE MFG. 1934, CAL. 4.5MM BLANKS. GREAT COLLECTOR PIECE!!!

Description:
AWESOME! FNA BRESCIA CARCANO "BALILLA" CARBINE MFG. 1934, CAL. 4.5MM BLANKS. THIS RIFLE IS 3/4TH THE SIZE OF ACTUAL CARCANO MOSCHETTO MODELLO 1891 ALSO KNOWN AS THE CAVALRY CARBINE. TYPICALLY THESE GUNS WERE ISSUED TO BOYS BETWEEN THE AGES OF 6 AND 12 TO BE USED AS DRILL AND TRAINING RIFLES FOR THE ITALIAN FASCIST YOUTH NAMED OPERA NAZIONALE BALILLA (ONB). "BALILLA" WAS A NICKNAME GIVEN TO THE RIFLES AS IT WAS THE NICKNAME GIVEN TO A YOUNG BOY IN THE 18TH CENTURY WHO KICKED OFF A REVOLT AGAINST THE AUSTRIAN OCCUPIERS OF THE TIME. 

"TENENTE/CASTEL NUOVO DELLE LANZE CARLO/1 MEDAGILA D'ORO" IS INSCRIBED ON A PLAQUE ON THE SIDE. HE WAS WAS A ITALIAN LIEUTENANT WORLD WAR ONE NATIONAL HERO. HE WAS MORTALLY INJURED AT AGE 21 WHILE HOLDING OFF THE ENEMY WITH HIS MACHINE GUN NEST. PASSING AWAY IN A AUSTRIAN POW HOSPITAL SHORTLY AFTER. HE HAD BEEN POSTHUMOUSLY AWARDED A GOLD MEDAL AND THE SILVER MEDAL. BOTH WERE THE HIGHEST MEDALS AVAILBLE TO AN ITALIAN SOLDIER FOR HEROISM. ADDITIONALLY THERE IS A STREET IN TURIN ITALY NAMED AFTER HIM.  WE ARE INCLUDING WITH THE GUN TWO ONLINE ARTICLES ABOUT HIS LIFE AND HIS HEROIC MILITARY ACTIONS THAT EARNED FROM WHERE HE EARNED HIS MEDALS. 


THE RIFLE SHOWS WEAR, AS IS THE CASE FOR MOST DRILL RIFLES BUT IS COMPLETE AND FULLY FUNCTIONAL. THE STOCK HAS A FEW DINGS SCATTERED AROUND WITH OVER 70% OF THE FINISH REMAINING WITH NO CRACKS OR CHIPS. THE BOLT STILL RETAINING OVER 80% OF THE CASE HARDENING. BLUEING ON THE BARREL IS OUTSTANDING STILL FOR THE AGE. THE BAYONET IS A LITTLE LOOSE BUT WILL STILL HOLD IN PLACE. THE BORE HAS CRISP RIFLINGWITH A LITTLE BIT OF SCATTERED FROST THOUGHOUT. INVESTMENT PRICED AT..... $895***
***100% OF THE GUN'S PURCHASE PRICE IS SATIFACTIONGUARANTTEED.

To purchase this firearm or if you want to request more information contact us at:
 
Email   ckguns[at]ymail[dot]com
Phone            201-512-0002
Cell                 201-575-6838
FAX                201-215-4759
 
We accept most major credit cards.  Prices shown are Discounted 3% for Cash or Check.
 
The buyer must be familiar with all the laws governing the purchase and the ownership of firearms in their own city and state.  The Yankee Armorer, Inc is not responsible for any failure to comply with or observe these laws.
 
The Yankee Armorer, Inc will only ship after full payment and receipt of all required documents.
 
Shipping: Add $35.00 for handguns, $45.00 for long guns.
New Jersey buyers are subject to a 7% sales tax.
 
The Yankee Armorer, Inc offers a 3 day inspection period with full refund upon return of intact firearm and in the original condition.
 
The Yankee Armorer, Inc offers a no interest lay away program - 25% down; 25% in 30 days; 25% in 60 days; and full payment in 90 days. Any violation of this policy is subject to restocking and forfeiture of all payments.  Any variation from this policy must be agreed to in advance.
 
Unshipped Cancelled sales are subject to a 20% restocking fee.
 
Be advised that all firearms sold by The Yankee Armorer, Inc. or the Gun Exchange, LLC (SELLER) are sold as collector’s items.  They have not been fired or tested for safety and must be examined by a license gunsmith prior to use.  By purchasing any item from the (SELLER), you are agreeing to hold the (SELLER) free from any damages or lawsuits of any nature.
 
Any item left for transfer or storage will be charged to $25.00 per month, per item from the day of its receipt.  Any variation from this policy must be agreed to in advance.
 
Store hours 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Tuesday -Saturday.  It's always best to call for appointment.  Store 201-512-0002, cell 201-575-6838.
 

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