Posts Tagged ‘Italy’

Rifle: Carcano Type I

Rifle Carcano Type I Manufacturer Terni, Brescia, Beretta
Cartridge 6.5x50mmSR Overall Length 50.75″ or 49.75″
Action Rotation Bolt Barrel Length 30.75″
Magazine 5 rounds staggered Weight 8.75 lbs

 

Japan was the poster child for limited resources and sustained its empire with the resources of the conquered.  Luckily joining the Axis powers gave the Imperial Navy another source for small arms from their Italian allies.

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Rifle: Vetterli M70/87/15

Rifle Italian Vetterli M70/87/15 Manufacturers Various
Cartridge 6.5x52mm Overall Length 53″
Action Rotation Bolt Barrel Length 33.2″
Magazine 6 rounds Weight 9 lbs

 

Material shortages plagued the Italian military through two world wars and a number of colonial campaigns.   In desperation, their first rifle as a country ended up serving with soldiers and conscripts until at least 1941.  The following article will be a little light, as it has been dashed together in order to counter an incorrect designation by Les Gold of Hardcore Pawn on Good Afternoon America.  Please forgive our brevity.  We’ll readdress this rifle with more information when we’ve learned more ourselves about the Vetterli M70/87/15.

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A Quick and Dirty Guide: Carcano Rifle Models

We’ve put together a simple visual guide to identifying the Carcano rifles. While there are only a handful of models, the caliber and fitting variations are numerous. Remember, what is presented here is just enough information to be dangerous. As we can lay hands on individual models and variations we’ll try to fill in the details. Otherwise, please enjoy this Carcano identification guide.

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