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Gil Martin Super Member
Joined: Jan 28, 2005 Posts: 1837 Location: Schnecksville, PA
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Posted: Tue May 13, 2014 2:22 am Post subject: Carcano Model 1891TS Carbine |
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I came across an excellent early Carcano carbine in 6.5mm with adjustable rear sight. A fellow was telling me that a gun shop offered him $50, so I offered him $100. He was thrilled and sold the carbine to me. He even gave me some 6.5 military ammo in clips. The bore is bright and the stock and bluing are excellent. I have not seen one of these early carbines. So this gets added to the collection. All the best...
Gil
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Aloysius Super Member
Joined: Nov 03, 2009 Posts: 2440 Location: B., Belgium
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Posted: Tue May 13, 2014 4:28 am Post subject: Re: Carcano Model 1891TS Carbine |
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they come in 6,5 and in 7,5 mm, using the same clips. So be carefull with those clips because they are not always easy to find and rather overpriced (and you need them to shoot such a rifle).
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Vince Site Admin
Joined: May 25, 2005 Posts: 15718 Location: Brisbane AUSTRALIA
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slimjim Super Member
Joined: May 16, 2009 Posts: 8314 Location: Fort Worth TX
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Posted: Tue May 13, 2014 5:00 am Post subject: Re: Carcano Model 1891TS Carbine |
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Not another one!!!! Gil, your house must be overflowing with guns!
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Gil Martin Super Member
Joined: Jan 28, 2005 Posts: 1837 Location: Schnecksville, PA
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Posted: Tue May 13, 2014 6:11 am Post subject: Re: Carcano Model 1891TS Carbine |
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Aloysius,
The 1891 Carcano carbine was made in 6.5mm. The 1938 Carcano carbines were made in either 6.5mm or 7.35mm. I have both in my collection. You are correct, the clips are required to shoot the rifle as a repeater and are very expensive.
Vince,
I listen when folks talk about selling guns. Most of the time they are not what I want or are overpriced. I just keep listening. You never know what turns up.
slimjim,
This collecting thing is getting out of hand. I feared this would happen when I retired. My dog does not mind another acquisition. At this time I do not have a wife so no problem there. All the best...
Gil
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Suzanne Super Member
Joined: Jun 27, 2009 Posts: 3323 Location: Eugene, Oregon
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Posted: Tue May 13, 2014 6:12 am Post subject: Re: Carcano Model 1891TS Carbine |
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Good for you Gil, a hundred bucks!
Same gun as shot Kennedy I think.
Suz
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PaulS Super Member
Joined: Feb 18, 2006 Posts: 4330 Location: South-Eastern Washington - the State
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Posted: Tue May 13, 2014 4:31 pm Post subject: Re: Carcano Model 1891TS Carbine |
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I believe Kennedy was shot with the later model but I could be wrong - it's not like it would be the first time. For some reason I thought it was a 7.35 caliber that was used??
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Loke Member
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Posted: Tue May 13, 2014 8:20 pm Post subject: Re: Carcano Model 1891TS Carbine |
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He was shot with a "magic" bullet. That only comes in 6.5mm.
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Suzanne Super Member
Joined: Jun 27, 2009 Posts: 3323 Location: Eugene, Oregon
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Posted: Wed May 14, 2014 5:45 pm Post subject: Re: Carcano Model 1891TS Carbine |
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A 6.5×52mm Mannlicher-Carcano Italian Carcano M91/38 bolt-action rifle
I just looked it up on Wikipedia
Nuthin like a good
Mannilicher
Suz
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PaulS Super Member
Joined: Feb 18, 2006 Posts: 4330 Location: South-Eastern Washington - the State
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Posted: Thu May 15, 2014 2:48 pm Post subject: Re: Carcano Model 1891TS Carbine |
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You were right on the caliber Suz!
And I was right about the 1938 model ... we make a good teem!
(well at least I can be a decent partner)
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Suzanne Super Member
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Posted: Thu May 15, 2014 3:37 pm Post subject: Re: Carcano Model 1891TS Carbine |
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You swing Paulie!
Suz
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