[lfr5007]

Ok so my Grandfather gave me this Italian Carcano and I have no idea how to tell;
A) how old it is
B) what caliber it is
C) what type of Carcano it is
I have done alot of research into this and still can't seem to find a deffinite way of telling anything about it. Thank you. I am includeing pictures below. Ok well I tried to put the photos up and the site wont let me. SO just contact me for pics.

[samuel]

Carcano Homepage: Italian Military Rifles and Carbines,,,,http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carcano,,,,This might help if I got it right.They allow idiots like me to use computers.The year of your rifle should be on the barrel ring or the breach of the barrel.The best I can do on cal is one should be close to 1/4" and the other almost 2/3rd,s.They only had two cal,s,6.5 and 7.35. There isn't any collectors value as far as I know. ,,,sam.

[lfr5007]

I was already there and didnt see anythign that matched my Carcano properly. I know its is correct. On the stock it has FAT 1948 and on the purside of the chamber it has 1932 stamped into the metal.

[Capt'n Mil Coll]

Just load the pics into an album you create in your home page and just use copy and paste to add them to this thread.

[blkbird513]

Ifr5007:

Here's another link of interest..hope it helps.

carcanopage1

JOHNC

[lfr5007]

Thanks everyone I am still unsure about my gun though none of the ones on either website had cleaning rods under the barrel as mine does and mine also has a FAT 1948 marking on the read of the stock which none of these had either.

[Big Dog]

You might check on 'Gunboards' forum - those fellers are very good with IDing old milsurps!

[PAPA G]

FAT 1948 means it was reburbished by the arsenal in 1948, i am wondering if its a M-41.

pictures, and a more complete description would help. o.a.l. and barrel length etc.

[roverboy]

Has it got a long barrel about 27" and a turned down bolt handle?
I was thinking like Papa G. A model 41. I've wanted to kick my own butt for not making an offer on one of these at a yard sale a few years ago.

[lfr5007]

Well I dont have it around right since I am at school, but I know its a short version. It has down turned handle. I tried to post pics and it didnt work out. I will send them to anyone thanks wants me too. Its in almost perfect shape for a gun thats that old. There is a date on the chamber between the receiver and the beginign of the furniture, that says 1932. I think its a date atleast.