Carcano

DH9185

November 27, 2010 13:16

I have an Italian Carcano that's in pretty nice shape, looks to have a refinished (varnished - ugh!) stock. Any markings anyone might know of that might point to it's worth?

I knew it couldn't be worth much, thanks guys!

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  DH9185

  November 27, 2010 13:16

  I have always heard the Carcano was basically a "junk" rifle. I always wondered why, since it was a military rifle, I would think it would be dependable. Was curious as to what the issue is with them.
  Ron

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  Spider7115

  November 27, 2010 14:31

  This website should help you in identification: http://personal.stevens.edu/~gliberat/carcano/
  
  Pictures are necessary to help you in evaluation but most are pretty common and not highly collectible.

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  rong

  November 28, 2010 00:52

  Not to steel your thread
  but I remember when I was
  a kid reading my dads field
  and stream and I'm pretty
  sure you could buy
  a carcano for $7.

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  jaegermister

  November 28, 2010 04:02

  $200.00, 100% military mint $250.
  Your right about the $7. Then for another $7. you could order 500 rds of military ammo (full jacket/corrosive primer) , then you go to the REA (railroad express office) and pick it all up and find they want an additional $35. for REA shipping. Those were the days and you could do the whole deal as a 12yr old, as long as you had the money!

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