Fellow enthusiasts, I have purchased what looks to be a commercially sporterized Mod. 91 Carcano. The straight bolt has been bent down and back, the stock has been shortened to 32 1/4 in., the cleaning rod hole has been filled with a dowel rod, the barrel has been shortened to 21 1/2 in., and the end of the barrel has been machined down to accept the original sight. Other than firing 4 rounds at close range to verify that aiming for the belt loop will result in a hit of center mass on a fleeing peasant, I have not cycled many rounds due to the expense of replacements. After reading in different posts on this site that the Mod. 91 had "progressive" rifling, that being that the rate of twist increases the farther down the barrel that the bullet passes, my question is; has the enterprising company that might have bought up a goodly quantity of these rough-hewn old rifles and sporterized them by shortening the barrels have removed the part of the barrel that gave a rapid spin on the bullet and thereby increased accuracy? If acceptable accuracy is not possible with this rifle, I will not endeavor to gear up to reload 6.5x52mm Carcano ammunition. If I can expect decent accuracy out of this little rifle, I will likely choose it as my favorite (for a few months, anyway). The trim lines and virtual simplicity of this rifle coupled with the mild recoil make it very attractive for a "farm" or "truck" rifle. I would appreciate any experienced revelations or any educated speculations. Thanks, Enfielder