*SOLD* Italian 1891 "Cavalry" Carbine 6.5x52mm *COLLECTIBLE WORLD WAR ERA RIFLE*

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The Brescia Arsenal, located in Brescia, Italy, was a factory that produced small arms from the early 19th century until the end of World War II. Originally built in the 15th century as a convent for Servite monks, it was used for religious purposes until the late 18th century. After being converted into barracks following Napoleon's suppressions, the factory began producing small arms in 1812. The Brescia Arsenal was responsible for overhauling many types of small arms used by the Regio Esercito, including the Vetterli and Carcano rifles in various versions. The assembly lines produced thousands of Carcano rifles and their variants. 

Carcano is the frequently used name for a series of Italian bolt-action, internal clip-fed, repeating military rifles and carbines. Introduced in 1891, the rifle was chambered for the rimless 6.5×52mm Carcano round (Cartuccia Modello 1895). It was developed by the chief technician Salvatore Carcano at the Turin Army Arsenal in 1890 and was originally called the Modello (model) 91 or simply M91. Successively replacing the previous Vetterli-Vitali rifles and carbines in 10.35×47mmR, it was produced from 1891 to 1945. The M91 was used in both rifle (fucile) and shorter-barreled carbine (Moschetto) form by most Italian troops during World War I and by Italian and some German forces during World War II. The rifle was also used during the Winter War by Finland and again by regular and irregular forces in Syria, Libya, Tunisia, and Algeria during various postwar conflicts in those countries.

The Carcano rifle had several variants that shared the same Carcano bolt action and were fed by an en-bloc clip. Rifles and carbines differed in barrel length, as well as in stocks and sights. The term "Moschetto" means "musket" in Italian, but it was commonly used by Italian arms manufacturers to refer to 20th-century rifles, particularly shorter-barreled carbine-style rifles meant for non-infantry purposes. Longer infantry rifles were known as "fucile" models.

Specifications

Manufacturer: Italian

Model: 1891 "Cavalry" carbine

Serial: YE6971

Caliber: 6.5×52mm

Finish: Blue 

Barrel Length: 18" barrel with folding bayonet

Optics/Sights: Blade front with Adjustable V-notch rear

Stock/Grips: Smooth wood

Action: Bolt-Action 

Markings: Standard

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