By Robert Jensen
Carcano Serial Number Database
Italian Carcano Serial Numbers
While you may be correct that there are no two Carcanos still in existence with the serial number C2766, there may be two Carcanos with the same serial number. What you mean is that there are no two short rifle Mannlicher-Carcano model 91/38s made at the Terni factory that were GIVEN the same serial number.
- The Italian order was for 60,000 rifles, half made by RSFAE, one-quarter by Brescia and one-quarter by Beretta. The rifle has a Carcano action but is otherwise configured to look and handle like a Type 38. The calibre is 6.5mm X 50 Arisaka. The serial numbers on these guns are a letter from A to N followed by four digits.
- The crucial distinction between both models is the intended caliber for which the gun was chambered: 6,5x52 Carcano for the M91 and 7,35x51 Carcano for the M38. As a result, those apparent Model 38 guns which - after 1940 - were again chambered for the older 6,5mm caliber are also called M91/38.
A seemingly odd fact has long puzzled me and other collectors of French and Italian rifles. Both nations had armies numbering over a million men in both World Wars I and II. These armies were predominantly infantry and infantrymen are armed with rifles - thus there were certainly over a million French and Italian rifles manufactured. Why, then, are French and Italian sniper rifles apparently absent from collections in this country and even pictures of their soldiers equipped with scope mounted rifles never seen. I have seen two different pictures of French snipers with scoped Lebel 86/93 rifles in trenches but have NEVER seen even one picture of an Italian soldier with a scope mounted rifle.
Dick Hobbs, in his book on the Carcano, states flatly that no telescopically equipped rifles were issued to the Italian Army. He based this statement on his thirty years of collecting data on Carcanos and the fact that he too had never even seen a photo of one in all that time.
Four years ago I was fortunate enough to finally purchase a Lebel sniper to give my collection a representive example of a French sniper rifle (see Issue 61 of the MRJ ) but still had yet to locate or even hear of an Italian example. Then it happened!
At the last Tulsa Gun Show a man came in carrying a rifle that his next-door neighbor had brought back from his service in W.W. II. It was stated that it came from North Africa and it was accompanied with an Italian pith helmet and a. Fascist Youth Honor Dagger. It was a Model 38 Cavalry carbine in 7.35mm caliber - quite a scarce rifle in itself and one I did not have in my collection. It was in excellent condition, matching, had beautiful bore, an original sling, and the two cleaning rods in the butt trap. Best of all, it had an optically perfect, Beretta made telescopic sniper scope in two left side rail mounted clamp type bases. The scope still had the original rubber eyecup. Could one ask for more? I was not at the show but a friend of mine was and he immediately bought the piece. Happily, he later sold it to me.
Joseph: You have a Fucile Modelo 1891 Rifle (commonly called the Carcano) designed by Salvator Carcano and adopted as Italy's standard rifle in 1892. Your specimen was made before 1922, however, there are no records to give a more exact date.
The AO marking is likely an inspector or assembly marking.
Oct 29, 2014 The wood bears clean serial number and inspector marks. The barrel shows clear manufacturers marks as well as the year of manufacture. It is quite possible that this rifle never saw action in the war as many of the Terni rifles were shipped to Finland to be used by security forces and legend has it that the Finish security forces did not like. I am trying to identify a rifle. It has a Mannlicher action. Nzbvortex 3 3 3. It is carbine length with the cleaning rod underneath the barrel. Top of the chamber has Terni stamped on the top. On the left side of the stock is a crown marking in a rectangle and the letter A with 40 below it. 'AK' is stamped under the crown markings. Serial number is 4 digits.
Cookie 5 13 15. Thank you is the KU5344 the serial number? My 1889 terni rifle missing clip and strap only model or serial. I have a italian carcano terni sporterized carbine. Carcano is the frequently used name for a series of Italian bolt-action, magazine-fed, repeating military rifles and carbines. Sep 9, 2008 - The model number is 36 XIV and the serial number is K9238. Terni was one of the Italian government arsenals that built rifles for their militayr. Terni rifle serial numbers 269850 can anyone tell me anything about this besides its 1927 carcano 6.5 mm sorry my - Military Collectibles Mannlicher Military Rifles question.
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Your rifle Is chambered for the 6.5 X 52 mm Carcano cartridge which is both difficult to find and somewhat pricey. Pdf expert 2 4 (511). Imperial guard color schemes.
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To return this rifle to original condition, from what I can see, you need a complete stock, upper and lower handguards, upper and lower barrel bands, rear sling swivel and cleaning rod.
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You should consider the cost of restoring this rifle. In its present condition, your rifle is worth $50-$100. The cost of the stock and other parts will likely meet or exceed the value of the rifle. When you restore this rifle, the value will be $150-$225.