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They put these on sale and I took a chance on another RTI rifle last week and came out a winner again. I'm four for four. Rifle is in better shape...
Where would a guy find a front sight screw for the 91/38 Moschetto?
Anyone have a Carcano with the Weaver side mount? Can you still use the en bloc?
Is there a record of a Carcano 6.5x52 rifle competed in a Vintage Military Rifle match...if so, what was the rifle used and any information on load...
I’ve had great luck with RTI because I expect worn rifles and I buy them only on sale. They just put the long rifles on sale for $199.00 and that’s a...
Picked up this 1886 Brescia 70/87/15 over the weekend, and am just finishing up a good cleaning on it. Possibly one of the dirtiest rifles I've ever...
I’ve been looking for information on the Carcano rifles particularly the “Italy’s Battle Rifle”, but it’s been out of print for a while and I haven’t...
Got these and thought it was a scope cut out but it's the cut outs fir the launcher. Wood is rough with broken pieces but it's totally unique. ...
I intend to display 12 Carcano rifles this week end at the Michigan Antique Arms show at the Novi Michigan Suburban Exhibit Hall. 1870 Development...
I have purchased a total of six "Cavalry Carbines" ranging in dates from 1899 to 1941. Three came from DK Firearms several months ago and three...
The wife's latest prize. She drug it home a couple days ago. Italian Vetterli Carcano 1870/87/15. Made at Torre Annunziata in 1884. The wood is...
Wondering if anyone knows at what points in the bore does the rifling twist rate change. Does it go from the 1 in 19 or so to 1 in 8 or so in one...
Flea market find today, an ugly carcano 7.35 in a cut sporter stock. What made it appealing was the 7.35 early stock that was sitting right beside...
Any one have any load data for the 6.5x52 using the 160gr Hornady bullet? I've found very little data for this cartridge! Thank you -matt
Hello all, I recently picked up a nice looking Carcano carbine. Based on a bit of research with the serial number the rifle appears to have been made...
I've been having tons of trouble with my Lee die set! First the shell holder is too loose and has been damaging rims. Then the primer punch pulled...
Is there any place that sells reproduction scopes and mounts for cacano rifles like Lee Oswald used so I can make a duplicate?
Hi all, I have recently just picked up an M38 Carcano and I am looking to do a vintage-style build with it. I want it to look like a replica of the...
I suppose I had better put something on this forum, I complained long enough until we got one. Some of you guru's will be able to pick this one...
I guess I must be a bit slow, I've only just realised after reading the bubba'd carcarno post, that there is no Italian Firearms thread on this...
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