| 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.
Tags : 8mm Mauser, Italy, Japan
| 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.
Tags : 6.5 Carcano, Italy, Rifle
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.
Tags : Carcano, Italy, Rifles, Terminology
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Nov.8,2012