Shame about the cracked receiver. Makes you wonder how someone managed to do that. I believe with the carcano the rear bridge is simply a backup to the main lugs but I don't think I'd fire it myself anyway. The bayonet attachment is an early type not often seen. Cleaning rods should be correct. Scabbard is correct but as noted damaged.

I made the mistake once of buying a demilled M95 without realizing it at an auction. Couldn't figure out why the bids were so low. I had only glanced at the rifle in the rack early in the morning but that only cost me $50 and it was an official demill job post WWI for treaty requirements so I wasn't overly upset about it. I kept it as a display piece and an example of what happens to the losers in war.

I do not think you hurt yourself financially but you'll have difficulty selling the rifle. Part everything out and you should get your investment back. As you said, it does make a nice display piece and if you are content with that, I'd keep it as is.. It's biggest plus is the bayonet. Scabbards are not common but the condition of this one is poor. There was a fellow in Italyicon that was selling them in lightly used condition a few years ago for $100 and they sold slow but steady for him. I bought one of them myself. They are usually marked, you just may have to look VERY carefully at it. Markings are usually on the upper flap.

If you want to make a shooter out of it, you could keep an eye out for a new receiver. Carcano parts are pretty common and the main parts are interchangable through all the models. Numrich would be a good place to start. The receivers have very few markings, usually just a small arsenal mark I believe so match that up and you are good to go.

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Checked and Numrich does not have them. They may not handle the receivers due to it being the "firearm" portion of the firearm. Gunbroker next best bet.