ITALIAN GENERIC Mannlicher-Carcano bolt-action 6.5mm carbines. All have been in storage for decades (and look it). 
NONE came from Ethiopia.  All are complete and functional, all are C&R eligible, just need a little cleaning & TLC

1891 TS carbine (may be missing cleaning rod) . . . NO INDIVIDUAL PICS . . . $200.   SOLD OUT

1891 (or 91/38) Cavalry Carbine with folding spike bayonet,  NO PHOTOS . . . $225.

The following Carcanos have photos and are individually priced:

ITALIAN Model 1891 Mannlicher-Carcano bolt-action infantry rifle # 2F9109 (6.5x52) mfg. by Terni in 1933 (year XI of Mussolini).  Good to Very Good condition, with 50-60% bluing (less on magazine). Bore is not very bright but has strong rifling. Wood is not matching and is a little rough, hairline crack at tang. Missing cleaning rod. PHOTO . . . $300.*     C&R   

ITALIAN Model 1891 Mannlicher-Carcano Truppi-Speciali bolt-action carbine # AP7854 (6.5x52 Carcano) mfg. by Terni in 1917.   Very Good condition with 70-80% mottled bluing and bold markings. Very bright and strong bore. Buttstock numbers NOT matching. Missing cleaning-rod, has sling swivels on side as well as bottom of barrel band (which is missing its retainer clip and several small bolts). PHOTOS .  . . $195.   C&R  

ITALIAN Model 1891 Mannlicher-Carcano Truppi-Speciali bolt-action carbine # AP8529 (6.5x52 Carcano) mfg. by Terni in 1917.   Excellent condition with full bluing and bold markings. Mostly bright and strong bore. Buttstock numbers matching. Includes cleaning-rod, has sling swivels only on left side, front band has locking mechanism for bayonet. PHOTOS .  . . $295.   C&R      SOLD

ITALIAN Model 1891 Mannlicher-Carcano Truppi-Speciali bolt-action carbine # AU3267 (6.5x52 Carcano) mfg. by Brescia in 1917.   Very Good condition with mast bluing remaining.  Very bright and strong bore. Buttstock numbers matching, includes cleaning-rod and correct leather sling. Many handling marks, dents and scrapes on stock, but it retains its original finish with clear cartouches.  Not import marked. PHOTOS .  . . $325.   C&R    SOLD

ITALIAN Model 1891 Mannlicher-Carcano Truppi-Speciali bolt-action carbine # BH1402 (6.5x52 Carcano) mfg. by Brescia in 1918.   Very Good condition with 80% or better bluing and bold markings. Very bright and strong bore, buttstock numbers matching. Includes cleaning-rod, has sling swivels only on bottom, front band has locking mechanism for bayonet. PHOTOS .  . . $275.   C&R    SOLD

ITALIAN Model 38 Mannlicher-Carcano Truppi-Speciale carbine # RA84844 (6.5x52) mfg. by FNA-Brescia in 1943-4 (undated). Excellent condition, with 95% or better original bluing remaining. Bore is mirror-bright and strong, includes cleaning rod. Stock has some digs and dings, but matching numbers are sharply struck. Correct web & leather sling but the leather tab is torn. Not import marked.   PHOTOS . . . $425.     C&R    

ITALIAN Model 38 Mannlicher-Carcano Truppi-Speciale carbine # 8652 (8x57) mfg. by Terni in 1941 (year XIX of Mussolini).   Good to Very Good condition, with 50% or better original bluing remaining. Rear sight stamped 7.9, top of receiver has large S and is grooved for the longer 8mm projectile. Bore is mirror-bright and strong, missing cleaning rod (as usual for these 8mm conversions). Stock has many digs and dings.  PHOTOS . . . $225.     C&R    SOLD

ITALIAN Model 38 Mannlicher-Carcano bolt-action cavalry carbine with folding spike-bayonet # B1408 (6.5x52 Carcano) mfg. by Beretta in Late 1936 (year XIV of Mussolini).  Very Good ccondition, with most bluing on all exposed metal parts except bolt. Stock has original finish with FAT 1947 oval cartouche and renumbered to match om left side, arsenal-repaired crack at tang. PHOTO . . . $340.   C&R       SOLD

ITALIAN Model 38 Mannlicher-Carcano bolt-action cavalry carbine with folding spike-bayonet # I697 (7.35x53) mfg. by FNA-Brescia in Early 1938 (year XVI of Mussolini).  Near Excellent condition, with full high-gloss bluing on all exposed metal parts except bolt. Stock has original finish with CAL 7.35, Brescia cartouche and matching serial number stamped om left side, G. KOENIG (a German name if I ever heard one) scratched on right side.  Includes correct leather sling.  Not import marked. PHOTO . . . $475.   C&R    

ITALIAN Model 38 Mannlicher-Carcano bolt-action cavalry carbine with folding spike-bayonet # A8818 (7.35x53) mfg. by Gardone in 1939. Very Good or better condition, with full high-gloss bluing on upper receiver and barrel, magazine from a different rifle with more wear. Stock has original finish with FAG 40 cartouche on left side, the cut-out sections on the right side (for the "Tromboni" grenade-launcher) are filled in with wood inlays when built, several good sized (but repairable) cracks on right side. Includes correct leather sling. Scarce variant, not import marked. PHOTO . . . $275.   C&R     SOLD

ITALIAN Model 38 Mannlicher-Carcano bolt-action cavalry carbine with folding spike-bayonet # PS5081 (6.5x52 Carcano) mfg. by FNA-Brescia in Early 1942 (year XX of Mussolini). Excellent overall condition, receiver and barrel better with full original bluing (a few areas of light pitting on magazine and triggerguard).  Bore is very bright and strong, has adjustable rear sight.  Left side of stock has matching numbers and a bold cartouche, something removed from right side.  Usual bunps and bruises in the wood.  PHOTOS . . . $395.    C&R  

ITALIAN Model 38 Mannlicher-Carcano bolt-action cavalry carbine with folding spike-bayonet # TC5002 (6.5x52 Carcano) mfg. by Gardone in 1943 (no maker, no date). Near Excellent overall condition, receiver and barrel better with full original bluing (a few areas of light pitting on barrel). Bore is very bright and strong, has fixed rear sight.  Left side of stock has matching numbers.  Usual bunps and bruises in the wood.  PHOTOS . . . $395.    C&R   

ITALIAN Model 38 Mannlicher-Carcano bolt-action short rifle # AD7688 (6.5x52 Carcano) mfg. by Terni in Late 1940  (year XVIII of Mussolini).   Very Good or better condition with full original bluing on all metal, some surface verdigris.   Bore is extremely bright and strong. Stock was sanded and refinished in the distant past, bayonet lug is missing.  Not import marked.  PHOTOS . . . $475.    C&R     SOLD

ITALIAN Model 38 Mannlicher-Carcano bolt-action short rifle # AP2153 (6.5x52 Carcano) mfg. by Terni in Late 1940  (year XVIII of Mussolini) with scarce folding bayonet.   Very Good or better condition with full original bluing on all metal, some surface verdigris.   Bore is extremely bright and strong. Matching-numbered stock has bold numbers (matching), many scuffs and dings, but has never been sanded and has a crack on right side. Includes a fabric and leather sling.  Not import marked.  PHOTOS . . . $475.    C&R     SOLD

ITALIAN Model 38 Mannlicher-Carcano bolt-action EARLY VARIETY short rifle # B8480 (7.35 Carcano) mfg. by Terni in Early 1938  (year XVI of Mussolini). Very Good or better condition with full original bluing on all metal, some surface verdigris.   Bore is extremely bright and strong. Matching-numbered stock (also stamped CAL 7.35) has stamped serial numbers (matching), many scuffs and dings, but has never been sanded. Includes leather sling.  Not import marked, the early variety has no rear barrel band, the sling swivel being on the left side of the nose cap.  PHOTOS . . . $395.    C&R      SOLD

ITALIAN Model 41 Mannlicher-Carcano bolt-action infantry rifle # AG9297 (6.5x52) mfg. by Terni in 1942. Excellent condition, refinished with satin gray surfaces. Bore is mostly bright and strong. Wood has been refinished and and serial number is not matching the barrel.  Missing cleaning rod. PHOTO . . . $350.*     C&R     SOLD

JAPANESE MILITARY RIFLES

JAPANESE Type 99 Arisaka bolt-action infantry rifle Series 4, # 95808  (7.7x58) mfg. at Nagoya in April.thru December 1944. Excellent condition with full original bluing on all metal, mum has been heavily ground (as usual) but is partially visible.  Bolt all matching, chrome-lined bore is very bright with sharp rifling. Cleaning-rod is present. Stock and handguard has original finish with many handling marks and dings. Not import marked.  PHOTO . . . $495.    C&R      SOLD

JAPANESE Type 99 Arisaka bolt-action rifle Series 8 # 65056 (7.7x58) mfg. at Nagoya in June to September 1944. Very Good or better condition with nearly full fading original bluing. All numbered parts stamped 361 (NOT matching), mum heavily ground. This type has fixed prrp rear sight, cylindrical bolt handle with welded safety knob, no provision for . cleaning rod and wooden buttplate. Bore is bright and strong. Wood was sanded eons ago. Not import-marked, functional. PHOTO . . . $295.    C&R      SOLD

JAPANESE Type 99 Arisaka bolt-action rifle Series 24, # 86514 (7.7x58) mfg. at Kokura in mid 1943 to March 1944. Very Good or better condition with mostly full faded bluing, has finely ground mum, bolt (and all bolt parts) numbered 514 (matching). Has peep-type ladder rear sight, no protective "ears" on front sight.  Missing cleaning rod. Chrome-lined bore is very bright and strong, stock looks to having been lightly sanded 80 or so years ago.Not import marked.   PHOTO . . . $395.    C&R     SOLD

JAPANESE Type 99 Arisaka bolt-action rifle Series 27, # 19269 (7.7x58) mfg. at Tokyo Juki Kogyo in  January 1944 to 1945. Excellent condition with full original bluing, mum has been defaced with a chisel, bolt (and all bolt parts) numbered 269 (matching). Has fixed peep rear sight, no "ears" protecting front sight and nailed on wooden buttplate.  Bore is mirror-bright and very strong, stock has no finish but inspection cartouches are very clear and strong so I think it hasn't been messed with. Not import marked.   PHOTO . . . $495.    C&R    SOLD

JAPANESE Type  99 Arisaka bolt-action rifle Series 27, # 25283 (7.7x58) mfg. at Tokyo Juki Kogyo in  January 1944 to 1945. Very Good condition with full original bluing, has heavily ground mum, bolt (and all bolt parts) numbered 283 (matching). Has fixed peep rear sight, no "ears" protecting front sight and nailed on wooden buttplate.  Bore is shiny and strong, stock has not been sanded and is quite roughly shaped. Not import marked.   PHOTO . . . $375.    C&R   

NOTE:   We do NOT recommend shooting live ammo through ANY of the following Japanese training rifles. 

JAPANESE Type 38 Arisaka bolt-action single-shot TRAINING rifle # C798 (6.5x50) mfg. by unknown arsenal c.1920.  Very Good or better condition with mostly full original high-gloss bluing. Cherry blossom containing Shiki ("type") character on top of receiver, non-matching bolt. Single shot, stock has original finish with quite a few scuffs and other handling marks, right side has star cartouche containing Kanji character.  Not import-marked.  PHOTO . . . $250.*      C&R     

JAPANESE Type 38 Arisaka bolt-action single-shot TRAINING rifle # I658 (6.5x50) mfg. by unknown arsenal c.1920.  Excellent or better condition with mostly full original high-gloss bluing. Cherry blossom containing Shiki ("type") character on top of receiver, Bolt and bayonet lug both stamped I658 (matching). Stock has original finish with quite a few scuffs and other handling marks, right side has rectangular cartouche containing three Kanji character.  Not import-marked.  PHOTO . . . $350.*      C&R     

JAPANESE Type 38 Arisaka bolt-action TRAINING rifle # 8284 (6.5x50 smoothbore) mfg. by unknown arsenal c.1920. Excellent or better condition with mostly full original high-gloss bluing. No markings on top of receiver, matching bolt, left side of stock has rectangular cartouche. Wood has original finish with cracks at tang and very few handling marks..  Not import-marked.  PHOTO . . . $275.*      C&R     

JAPANESE Type 38 Arisaka bolt-action TRAINING rifle # 14587 (6.5x50) mfg. by unknown arsenal c.1920. Very Good or so condition with mostly full original bluing covered by thin brown patina. Naval anchor in circle on top of receiver, unnumbered bolt.  Right side of stock has deep rectangular cartouche containing six Kanji characters, left side of stock has deep round cartouche containing four Kanji characters. Wood has original finish with very few scuffs.  Not import-marked.  PHOTO . . . $295.*      C&R     

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