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

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Military Rifles - Non-US
Military Rifles - Non-US

WORLD WAR II Italian FNA BRESCIA Model 91/38 7.92mm C&R CONVERSION Carbine With “S” Marked Receiver and Bolt

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WORLD WAR II Italian FNA BRESCIA Model 91/38 7.92mm C&R CONVERSION Carbine

With “S” Marked Receiver and Bolt

Here we present a C&R Italian F.N.A. (Fabbrica Nazionale d'Armi) Brescia Arsenal Carcano Model 91/38 Conversion Carbine, manufactured circa the early 1940s at the Italian Military Brescia Arsenal during a production run between 1938 and 1945. This was a short carbine, stocked almost to the muzzle, with a bayonet lug and a handguard. Many of these M91/38 carbines were rechambered for the German 8x57mm Mauser round. This modification entered service in 1943, just before the Italian capitulation.

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 good. Refinished steel parts. Strong action. Bright bore. This example sports a solid stock and has been well used. Legible markings. Both the barrel and bolt, are marked with an “S”.” “CAI” stamped import marks are on the right side of the barrel at the muzzle end.

This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.

Barrel is 18 inches.

Caliber: 8x57mm Mauser

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.

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$1250

#220688
 

SOLD

Curio/Relic: Yes