What kind of gun is this?

Knifecollector

August 13, 2011 10:43

It has no markings I can find. Anybody know anything about it?

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Knifecollector

August 13, 2011 10:43
Says on the receiver "Terni" cal. 7.35 and 1939 XVII.
Appears to be Italian Carcano, not sure which model.
Would it sell for $90 on GB auctions ?
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soop

August 13, 2011 10:50
Italian Carcano. I'm no expert,but $95 to maybe $150
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babun

August 13, 2011 10:51
It's a Carcano carbine.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carcano

Yes it is a $100 gun.
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jonk

August 13, 2011 12:17
Italian Carcano type 38 short rifle, 7.35X51mm. Your example went to Finland.

If you sell give a thorough description of bore condition, serials, etc., as well as a ton of close up pics. I'd wager $140. That wood is really nice, it would go for $200 if the metal were in better shape.

The Carcano in its various forms is my favorite misaligned sleeper tackdriver. Except for miserable sights on pretty much all models, they group as well as any milsurp I've shot. I thought about using my twin to your rifle at camp perry in the vintage match, but the thing will shoot 12" high at 200 yards, or 10" low, depending which bullet I use- and a reduced load to get it in to the X ring doesn't hold a tight group.
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