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Italian 91/24

bullet Nation: Italy
bullet Adopted: 1892/1924
bullet Design: Salvatore Carcano and Colonel Paravicino
bullet Caliber: 6.5x52mm Mannlicher-Carcano
bullet Capacity: 6 shot
bullet Action: Bolt Action
bullet Mfg. by:  Real Fabricca d'Armi, Turin (others)

Italian Modello 91/24

"Carcano"

Chambered in 6.5x52 this rifle began it's existence as a M1891 rifle.  In 1924 these were shortened and the rear sight modified to account for reduced velocity.  The 91/24 remained in service during WWII.

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