Found a Mannlicher–Carcano at my LGS
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"...missing just forward of the trigger..." I think the stripper clip comes out there. Although there should be a follower assembly. Gunparts has 'em.
The assorted Carcano pundits get antsy when you call 'em a Mannlicher–Carcano.
You need to ID the model. I think the difference is just the calibre, but I"m not sure. This might help.
http://surplused.com/terminology-a-quick-and-dirty-guide-to-carcano-rifle-models/
This will for sure. It's the old Surplus Rifles files. Carcano's are listed under Mannlicher-Carcano. (Guparts lists No. 4 Lee-Enfields under SMLE and that's wrong too. snicker.)
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/kh9guf4wvgqt8o5/AADQEHpHP43p-QOiMKJajVKra?dl=0
Midways lists Norma 6.5 Carcano SP's at $39.99 per 20.
Graf's lists Prvi ammo as being in stock(Midway says it's limited production) at $15.80 per 20.
All of which assumes it's a 6.5. Not seeing any 7.35 ammo anywhere.
The assorted Carcano pundits get antsy when you call 'em a Mannlicher–Carcano.
You need to ID the model. I think the difference is just the calibre, but I"m not sure. This might help.
http://surplused.com/terminology-a-quick-and-dirty-guide-to-carcano-rifle-models/
This will for sure. It's the old Surplus Rifles files. Carcano's are listed under Mannlicher-Carcano. (Guparts lists No. 4 Lee-Enfields under SMLE and that's wrong too. snicker.)
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/kh9guf4wvgqt8o5/AADQEHpHP43p-QOiMKJajVKra?dl=0
Midways lists Norma 6.5 Carcano SP's at $39.99 per 20.
Graf's lists Prvi ammo as being in stock(Midway says it's limited production) at $15.80 per 20.
All of which assumes it's a 6.5. Not seeing any 7.35 ammo anywhere.
Jim Watson
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Picture is too artsy to be sure, but it looks like a 91/28 from the chart linked.
The opening in the bottom of the magazine is for the clip to fall out through when empty.
It is not a stripper clip, it is an en-bloc clip that is part of the works of the magazine. You have to have clips to shoot as a repeater.
The opening in the bottom of the magazine is for the clip to fall out through when empty.
It is not a stripper clip, it is an en-bloc clip that is part of the works of the magazine. You have to have clips to shoot as a repeater.
The Tag on the rifle says 6.5Hi all
Can't believe I actually found one but here it is
Very low price but something seems to be missing just forward of the trigger. Anyone know what it may be?
Gary
I completely forgot it used a clip to hold the rounds
Gary
If you want to find out way more information than any normal person will ever need, check our C&Rsenal's excellent "Primer" series episodes on the Carcano:
Small Arms of WWI Primer 030: Italian Carcano Model 1891
And their follow-up dedicated to the carbine variations.
Small Arms of WWI Primer 031: Italian Carcano Carbines
Small Arms of WWI Primer 030: Italian Carcano Model 1891
And their follow-up dedicated to the carbine variations.
Small Arms of WWI Primer 031: Italian Carcano Carbines
You'll need a 'en boc loading device' not a stripper clip to fire in any mode other than single shot and have to tickle that in to boot.
There are two calibers, 6.5x52mm Carcano and 7.35 (something) mm. I have the first model or type, 1891 rifle in 6.5mm. The rifle barrel is about 30 inches long. The carbine version is obviously shorter.
By the way, if you reload, the bullet diameter is .268 inch, not .264 inch like the rest of the 6.5mm rifles.
It is a functional cartridge, but not a real impressive one. The actions are not considered as robust as something on the order of the '98 Mauser. But the ammo is lighter as well, so it isn't dangerous.
It is a great example of first generation smokeless powder cartridge and a 'new' (for the time) design. Yes, it has an ammunition supply and feed system copied from the Mannlicher design; which was copied from the earlier Werndl rifle system - made in the same factory.
There are two calibers, 6.5x52mm Carcano and 7.35 (something) mm. I have the first model or type, 1891 rifle in 6.5mm. The rifle barrel is about 30 inches long. The carbine version is obviously shorter.
By the way, if you reload, the bullet diameter is .268 inch, not .264 inch like the rest of the 6.5mm rifles.
It is a functional cartridge, but not a real impressive one. The actions are not considered as robust as something on the order of the '98 Mauser. But the ammo is lighter as well, so it isn't dangerous.
It is a great example of first generation smokeless powder cartridge and a 'new' (for the time) design. Yes, it has an ammunition supply and feed system copied from the Mannlicher design; which was copied from the earlier Werndl rifle system - made in the same factory.