Surplus rifle question
 

One of my uncles has an old italian rifle made by berreta circa WWsomethinganother. Right now I don't have much info on it other than he purchased it when he was 6 (He is in his 50's now) from a military surplus barrel at the same time he purchased his Enfield. It is a VERY short little rifle (carbine length, but he has always insisted that it was a rifle not a carbine). ANYWAY. He wanted to know if it had much value. Looking at it I can tell you that other than the missing butt plate on the gun it is in pretty decent shape. I will post more info when I can, but anybody have any general ideas until then?

Thanks

GoodOlBoy.

GoodOlBoy,

It sounds like your uncle has a 6.5mm or 7.35mm Carcano. The Italian Army adopted the M1891 in 6.5mm in that year, and they came in rifle and carbine lengths. In 1938, they adopted the 7.35mm Short Rifle, but the 6.5mm arms remained alternate standard.

Check the bore size to determine which arm you have. Hope this helps.

Adam

I agree with Adam
 

Italian bolt action service rifles do not command very high prices on the surplus arms market. A replacement butt plate and screws are probably available from Gun parts Corporation at www.gunpartscorp.com or Sarco, Inc. at www.sarcoinc.com. All the best...
Gil

Re: I agree with Adam
 

Absolutely correct Gil. And remember........they were only dropped once.;)

Best wishes, Bill

ROFL Thanks guys. I will check the bore diameter as soon as I can find my old calipers.

GoodOlBoy

GOB,

Take a 6.5mm bullet with you when you check the gun. If the 6.5 is a snug fit at the muzzle, then you have a 6.5 Italian. If the 6.5 slug falls down the bore, you have a 7.35mm Italian rifle.

Adam