Carcano Cavalry Carbine Scabbaard

[Aragorn243]

I've been wanting one of these since I learned of their existence but was unwilling to pay $260 for one of them. But I kept watching and finally acquired one for less than half that. It arrived today.

Still trying to figure it out but I did get the rifle in it correctly I believe although i don't believe they were meant to fit with the sling installed as it is pretty tight. I guess if you have a scabbard, you don't need a sling.

It has an odd cover that to be locked into place the bolt head fits into a pocket and it is then closed. Only then can the strap close around the stock.

I'll get some photos of it up soon.

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[fredqc]

hi, I have bought one too few years ago from a guy in Italy and also paid half ebay price. I dont think they are meant to be used with a rifle with sling. What is the year on yours? I think I have a 1935.

[Aragorn243]

Mine has no markings that I can find but I was told it was 1935 production. It came from Salerno Italy. I took some photos with the sling on and off. It fits nicely without the sling. Slides in and out easily with no binding. With the sling it takes a foot and two hands to get it back out, probably not ideal in a combat situation.

I took some closeups to show how the bolt handle fits into the socket.

[fredqc]

Hi,

here is mine with my cavalry carcano. From bottom to top:





m91 cavalry 1935 dated
m38 cavalry in 7,35
m38 cavalry in 6,5 Nazi marked

Fred

[DocAV]

It won't fit with the WW II ex-Kar98k type of sling, (adjustment Buckle too thick, and catches the Scabbard) but with the original M91 Sling, with its Flat-style Tongued Buckle, the Carbine will fit perfectly into the scabbard. By the time that the Kar98k-design sling was adopted (Post-1943, in RSI ( Nazi Occupied) Italy, there were no longer active Horse Cavalry units...the last ones had been destroyed in Eritrea (1941) or on the Russian Front (1942). Remaining "cavalry" units became either Motorised or "unhorsed".

Doc AV

Look out for our Replica M91 Rifle/Carbine/TS slings being manufactured now ( Buckle frames already Laser Cut, Tooling for Roller and Tongue is underway, and working on the Leather to use; and Hand-stitching gear as well ( design of Keeper band and Buckle attachment necessitates Hand stitiching ( 2- Needle Saddler's Stitch).

AV Ballistics Technical Services.
Brisbane Australia.

[Aragorn243]

That's good to know. I may do some sling swapping as it just seems bare without one. I believe I only have the K98 types at present with the exception of a Finn SA marked sling which would not be appropriate for my carbine.

[gew8805]

Your "SA" Finnish marked sling is the correct type, the only thing keeping it "inappropriate" is the marking applied by Finland. The slings are hard to find without the "SA" and are usually quite expensive if the seller knows what he has. I have always just used what I had available when it comes to the Italian slings and it is easy to ignore the "SA" mark.

[Aragorn243]

Yes but the SA marked sling is already on an SA marked 7.35 so that isn't an option. Not a good one anyway. I might try putting the other sling on upside down. Thought about it anyway, haven't gone to look at it though.