Just Want To Say Hi To You Surplus Collectors

[SoloDallas]

...who is speaking is an Italian American (US Born, raised in Rome - IT) and moved back to the US a few years ago (San Diego, CA).

I just fell back into a fervent passion for surplus guns - particularly WWII.
I went nuts studying all over again WWII (Italian, German, Allied). I know my former nation owes everything to my good, old and beloved America.

Bought a few Carcanos just in a week. This is one and wanted to post a couple of images here.
The backpack is mine - in the sense that, I served in Italy with it in 1990 (drafted, mandatory conscription at the time). I was stunned to find out that it was the same pattern as at least some of the fascist era ones (laughs).

Ciao you all!

This one is in 8mm, much likely with fake markings and all - still love it.


WWII Carcano in 8mm by SoloDallas, on Flickr


WWII Carcano Cavalry Markings by SoloDallas, on Flickr


WWII Carcano Cavalry Markings by SoloDallas, on Flickr


WWII Carcano Cavalry Markings by SoloDallas, on Flickr

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[Gil Boyd]

Welcome to the site. I am sure a Carcano expert will be along soon to answer your queries.;

[Ovidio]

Ciao, benvenuto!

[SoloDallas]

Ciao ragazzi, Ciao Ovidio (and grazie!). Funny thing is, I am currently back in Rome for a while (came back with wife and children for summer to see the old farts and all).
Warm hug to you all, I look forward to spending quality time here.

Once again, thanks for your welcoming me here - yours, SD

ETA: my new to me Beretta M1934 (from 1941) and M38 have both hit my FFL in San Diego. Won't be able to DROS them until I'm back home, but a picture of the M38 (in 7.35) is mandatory.


Original Carcano M38 by SoloDallas, on Flickr

PS in Rome I used to own a Cavalry carbine and another M34 (in 9mm short which was more rare in Italy).
Pictured below.


Older Italians by SoloDallas, on Flickr

[AZPhil]

Welcome to the site Phil!!!


Semper Fi
Phil

[SoloDallas]

Welcome to the site Phil!!!


Semper Fi
Phil

But, but, Phil!!! (Grazie, friend).

Semper Fidelis!