I have a Calvary carbine Carcano build in 41 at the Bresca factory, that I picked up a couple of months ago with the push button release for the bayonet. The bayonet works like a charm, but I am waiting for some more free time to be able to really dig into the rifle to see if I can clean it up. I am hoping that it is a solid shooting rifle that I can occasionally take to the range.
You dont see other countries with such pristine left over pieces in such huge numbers. For example, My Kar98k took forever to find a decent condition one, but theres no shortage of nasty BRNO decrepit rifles. Disgusting mosins are a dime a dozen. Mk4s are sort of rare in great condition. 03A3s and M1/M2 are insanely resilient, but still often show some decent wear and tear. Italian 1800 models are often in better condition than even the ww2 guns from other countries.
Personally, I love Carcanos.
Nice Italian collection and thanks for sharing
I have a Calvary carbine Carcano build in 41 at the Bresca factory, that I picked up a couple of months ago with the push button release for the bayonet. The bayonet works like a charm, but I am waiting for some more free time to be able to really dig into the rifle to see if I can clean it up. I am hoping that it is a solid shooting rifle that I can occasionally take to the range.
You dont see other countries with such pristine left over pieces in such huge numbers. For example, My Kar98k took forever to find a decent condition one, but theres no shortage of nasty BRNO decrepit rifles. Disgusting mosins are a dime a dozen. Mk4s are sort of rare in great condition. 03A3s and M1/M2 are insanely resilient, but still often show some decent wear and tear.
Italian 1800 models are often in better condition than even the ww2 guns from other countries.
Do you know a good source for 7.35 carcano ammo
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Know why Italian battle rifles are typically in good shape? Carried little, shot little, dropped only once…..
Italian soldiers were as brave as anyone else. It was their logistics and their officers such as Luigi Cardona that were lacking.
The Vetterli-Vitali does use a special clip with a wooden piece with a little knotted rope to pull it out. Kind of neat.