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Hey guys, got a few questions. First one, I know condition is everything. On average what are the m41's going for? Next question, what are bayonets...
A friend has this Vetterli and is interested in value. Bore is dark with fairly decent rifling but appears washed out near muzzle. Can't really...
Hello, Well, like usual, I went to the gun show with a list of things I was looking for and get this instead. Its a type I carcano in 6.5 arisaka,...
Thought I'd share my M38. It's a 1939, SA marked. I wanted an M38 since my grandfather brought one home from the war but his was a 6.5. So I have...
I got my Lee die set for 7.35 yesterday and began loading some rounds. Not happy with the #2 shellholder Lee uses. It's a sloppy fit and intended...
Hello all. I like to reload for my 6.5*52 Carcano. But, what was the original load? Hope to be able to duplicate it, so it is more suited to the...
Hi all. Have just got my first Carcano Carabine home. Oh, what a sweet little rifle it is. Condition? I will say good, lots of remains original...
Hey everyone. I picked this carcano up off of a good friend of mine last weekend. His grandfather had left it to him and since he nor his wife are...
Greetings. In an impulse move today I purchased my first military weapon, a 1940 6.5mm Carcano M38 Calvary. The barrel markings are F.N.A BRESCIA,...
Hello fellow Carcano aficionados! I am stuck in the house with a bad case of gout so I thought I would use this time draw up a M38 Carcano Lower Band...
Well the auction gun was an SA marked M38 in overall very good condition with a few exceptions: I paid $150 The good: -The barrel is mirror...
I know this is like asking what a 68 camaro is worth, but I'll ask anyway I am going to an auction this weekend that has an M38 for sale. ...
My better half just loves Carcano rifles. Me, I'm more into Lee-Enfields and Rosses with the occasional Garand for good measure. Last winter I was...
Picked up this nice little 91/24 carbine this weekend. Can anyone shed any light on the upside down 'FP' marking?
I have a nice cavalry carbine but when the cruciform bayonet is folded into the stock of the rifle it is not held tight. Is this typical and can it...
I've seen several conflicting statements concerning Carcano butt- stock cleaning rods. Are they 3 piece or are they 2 piece? Or are they ...
Ok..gonna try to explain this as best I can, as I didnt have my phonecam with me. Stopped in a pawn shop today, and there was a pretty nice 1916 M91...
This sling came to me attached to a 38 Carcano, but looks French to me. It's 44 inches long. Any comments ? thanks.
One of my "list" rifles, spotted it on Gunbroker a week ago and figured for the price I'd take a chance on it. Came yesterday and while I'm not...
Several of my friends have Swiss Vetterlis, but I bucked the trend and acquired this beautiful Italian version. 1884 M1870/87/1915 Italian...
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