The Carcano M1891 rifle gave excellent service throughout the First Word War where Italy participated on the Allied side, fighting mainly against Austria. The reliability of the weapon convinced Fascist Italy to re commence manufacturing the Infantry rifle during WW2. The rifle was designated the Carcano M1891/41 Rifle. Aside from a more compact rear sight, standard non-progressive rifling, and a barrel slightly shorter than the older infantry rifle, the 1941 adaptation was little changed from the WW1 era weapon. The M1891/41 rifle was manufactured at the Terni Arsenal (aka Terni, FAT) from 1941 to 1945. This is an excellent original example of the M1891/41 Rifle. It's wood stock & metalwork are all original. It is equipped with original cleaning rod, sling swivels, bayonet lug, adjustable rear sight, block & blade foresight and steel butt plate. The rifle is serial number ‘AK8545’ which is stamped on the metal & wood. The breech is stamped with the 'FAT42' Terni Arsenal Cartouche dating it to 1942. Deactivated to UK/EU specification in 2026 the rifle’s bolt and trigger move but it does not cocks & dry fire . The price includes deactivation certificate & UK delivery. Sn 23592
£495.00