Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this bolt-action rifle for a penny-start auction, this is the Carcano M91 Carbine.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Carcano
Model: M91 Carbine
Serial: RY-7871
Date of Manufacture: 1942
Caliber: 6.5X52mm
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 18"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Front Blade with Fixed Rear
Stock/Grips: Smooth Wood Stock and Forearm
Action: Bolt-Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Carcano M91 Carbine is a compact and historically significant bolt-action rifle that represents Italy’s effort to adapt its standard infantry arm into a lighter, handier configuration for cavalry, artillery crews, engineers, and other troops who required a shorter weapon without sacrificing durability or battlefield effectiveness. Derived from the original Carcano Model 1891 designed by Salvatore Carcano, the carbine retained the same 6.5×52mm Carcano chambering and the distinctive 6-round en-bloc clip system, which loads from the top of the action and automatically ejects out the bottom of the magazine when empty. The action uses dual rear locking lugs, a smooth straight-pull bolt throw, and a simple but robust safety integrated into the bolt shroud, giving the rifle a reputation for reliable function even under harsh field conditions. Compared to the long infantry rifle, the M91 Carbine features a shorter barrel, reduced overall length, and lighter weight, greatly improving maneuverability in confined spaces and on horseback, while still maintaining acceptable accuracy at typical military engagement distances. Many carbine variants were fitted with folding or fixed bayonets, particularly the cavalry models, and retained traditional open iron sights calibrated for the ballistic characteristics of the 6.5mm round. Wartime production examples, especially those made during World War I and World War II, often show simplified machining and utilitarian finishes that reflect Italy’s industrial constraints, yet the rifles remained mechanically sound and serviceable. Today, the Carcano M91 Carbine is appreciated by collectors and military-history enthusiasts for its distinctive design, unique clip-fed system, and role as a widely issued support-troop rifle, embodying both the ingenuity and limitations of early-20th-century Italian small-arms development.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3-day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Model: M91 Carbine
Serial: RY-7871
Date of Manufacture: 1942
Caliber: 6.5X52mm
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 18"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Front Blade with Fixed Rear
Stock/Grips: Smooth Wood Stock and Forearm
Action: Bolt-Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Carcano M91 Carbine is a compact and historically significant bolt-action rifle that represents Italy’s effort to adapt its standard infantry arm into a lighter, handier configuration for cavalry, artillery crews, engineers, and other troops who required a shorter weapon without sacrificing durability or battlefield effectiveness. Derived from the original Carcano Model 1891 designed by Salvatore Carcano, the carbine retained the same 6.5×52mm Carcano chambering and the distinctive 6-round en-bloc clip system, which loads from the top of the action and automatically ejects out the bottom of the magazine when empty. The action uses dual rear locking lugs, a smooth straight-pull bolt throw, and a simple but robust safety integrated into the bolt shroud, giving the rifle a reputation for reliable function even under harsh field conditions. Compared to the long infantry rifle, the M91 Carbine features a shorter barrel, reduced overall length, and lighter weight, greatly improving maneuverability in confined spaces and on horseback, while still maintaining acceptable accuracy at typical military engagement distances. Many carbine variants were fitted with folding or fixed bayonets, particularly the cavalry models, and retained traditional open iron sights calibrated for the ballistic characteristics of the 6.5mm round. Wartime production examples, especially those made during World War I and World War II, often show simplified machining and utilitarian finishes that reflect Italy’s industrial constraints, yet the rifles remained mechanically sound and serviceable. Today, the Carcano M91 Carbine is appreciated by collectors and military-history enthusiasts for its distinctive design, unique clip-fed system, and role as a widely issued support-troop rifle, embodying both the ingenuity and limitations of early-20th-century Italian small-arms development.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3-day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
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Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
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2026-02-15 21:00:00 |
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