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The Model 1891 Carcano Rifle

A Detailed Developmental and Production History

Ralph Riccio author Giovanni Chegia author Alberto Simonelli author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Schiffer Publishing Ltd

Published:28th Aug '16

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The Model 1891 Carcano Rifle cover

The most complete English-language coverage of the Italian Carcano Model 1891 rifle and its variants

This book is a complete history of the Italian Model 1891 Carcano rifle and variants that served as Italy's standard service rifle in World War I and World War II. It describes each major component of the weapon, as well as addressing the development of each variant in detail.

A section of the book is devoted to all markings that have been identified, including those on the receiver, barrel, sights, magazine, and stock. Profusely illustrated, extensive appendices list serial numbers, production totals, inspection procedures, ammunition types, ammunition clips, ammunition boxes and packaging, ballistics data, accoutrements, and the Model 1891 as used by Italy's national marksmanship association.

ISBN: 9780764350818

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 1905g

320 pages