Carcano 1891
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| Carcano Model 1891 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Infantry Rifle |
| Place of origin | Italy |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1891-1943 |
| Used by | Italy |
| Wars | World War One, World War Two |
| Production history | |
| Variants | Carcano Model 38 |
| Specifications | |
| Cartridge | 6.5x52 |
| Caliber | 6.5x52 |
| Action | bolt-action |
| Feed system | 6 round en bloc clip |
The "Carcano 1891 Carbine Infantry Rifle" was the main infantry rifle for the Italians at the end of World War I and was used until the surrender of the Italians to the Allied forces in World War II. Like many other bolt-action rifles of the time it was 6.5 mm. This Carbine had six rounds (which was one more than the Italian's traditional archenemy Austria's rifle held).
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