Thanks for all the help
I shot the photos of the rifle before I cleaned her up, there was no rust or pitting on the underside when I removed the stock!

I do need to find info on the best way to clean up the metal and wood.

the casings with primers still intact have not pushed out at all and look like the unfired rounds when comparing primer to case.

all 4 of the fired cases are the same length and there is no deformation of the neck, also the spot where they taper apear to be the same, so no elongation. also no dammage other than the primer missing, I never found them!!

I am going to try and get a photo of the rifling and post it, will be tomorrow before I get a chance. The first few shots did not come out right.

I have been using a tripod and time delay for my photos, that helps a lot for clear upclose shots. I am a woodworker by trade and have to shoot photos of my work regularly, so I have a simi permanent setup for photos.

I think the rough bore may be worth addressing and I'll get the copper solvent when I can get to town. I will also visit the gunsmith, he was very helpful over the phone, and suggested I bring the casses and bullet as well as the rifle.

I did message hornady and will email them the photos once they respond. The website only had an automated contact sheet and no direct email. but I imagine they will respond.

I would really like to put this rifle back to the orriginal configuration, if I get her to shoot properly. I may try to splice on the front part of the stock that was cut off and buy a hand guard and barrel bands.

If you were to look for another Carcano like this, would you try a gun show, online auctions, or local gun shops?

Thanks again for all the advise

Stephen