{"product_id":"italian-carcano-m91-41-infantry-rifle-6-5-52-carcano-terni-full-length","title":"Italian Carcano Modello 1891 Infantry Rifle – Terni 1934-XII – Full-Length Long Rifle – 6.5×52 Carcano","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"201\" data-end=\"515\"\u003eOffered here is an \u003cstrong data-start=\"220\" data-end=\"263\"\u003eItalian Carcano Modello 1891 long rifle\u003c\/strong\u003e chambered in \u003cstrong data-start=\"277\" data-end=\"295\"\u003e6.5×52 Carcano\u003c\/strong\u003e. This is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"307\" data-end=\"337\"\u003efull-length infantry rifle\u003c\/strong\u003e produced by \u003cstrong data-start=\"350\" data-end=\"359\"\u003eTerni\u003c\/strong\u003e and dated \u003cstrong data-start=\"370\" data-end=\"382\"\u003e1934-XII\u003c\/strong\u003e, representing a \u003cstrong data-start=\"399\" data-end=\"429\"\u003epre-war production example\u003c\/strong\u003e of the classic \u003cstrong data-start=\"445\" data-end=\"473\"\u003eM1891 long rifle pattern\u003c\/strong\u003e rather than the later \u003cstrong data-start=\"496\" data-end=\"514\"\u003eM91\/41 variant\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"517\" data-end=\"905\"\u003eRifles dated in the \u003cstrong data-start=\"537\" data-end=\"559\"\u003eearly-to-mid 1930s\u003c\/strong\u003e represent the \u003cstrong data-start=\"574\" data-end=\"630\"\u003elate production period of the original M1891 pattern\u003c\/strong\u003e, manufactured before the Italian army began transitioning to the later \u003cstrong data-start=\"702\" data-end=\"709\"\u003eM38\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"714\" data-end=\"738\"\u003eM91\/41 rifle systems\u003c\/strong\u003e. Examples from this period are encountered less frequently today and are of particular interest to collectors studying the evolution of the \u003cstrong data-start=\"879\" data-end=\"904\"\u003eCarcano service rifle\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"907\" data-end=\"1234\"\u003eThis rifle retains its \u003cstrong data-start=\"930\" data-end=\"976\"\u003eoriginal military long rifle configuration\u003c\/strong\u003e, including the \u003cstrong data-start=\"992\" data-end=\"1007\"\u003elong barrel\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1009\" data-end=\"1030\"\u003efull-length stock\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the correct \u003cstrong data-start=\"1048\" data-end=\"1082\"\u003elong-pattern ladder rear sight\u003c\/strong\u003e associated with the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1103\" data-end=\"1119\"\u003eM1891 series\u003c\/strong\u003e. The overall length of approximately \u003cstrong data-start=\"1157\" data-end=\"1167\"\u003e128 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e is also consistent with the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1196\" data-end=\"1233\"\u003eoriginal long rifle configuration\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1236\" data-end=\"1671\"\u003eUnlike the more commonly encountered \u003cstrong data-start=\"1273\" data-end=\"1323\"\u003eCarcano cavalry carbines with folding bayonets\u003c\/strong\u003e that dominate the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1342\" data-end=\"1369\"\u003eCanadian surplus market\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1371\" data-end=\"1408\"\u003efull-length M1891 infantry rifles\u003c\/strong\u003e are seen \u003cstrong data-start=\"1418\" data-end=\"1437\"\u003emuch less often\u003c\/strong\u003e. Original \u003cstrong data-start=\"1448\" data-end=\"1471\"\u003elong rifle examples\u003c\/strong\u003e are noticeably \u003cstrong data-start=\"1487\" data-end=\"1511\"\u003eharder to find today\u003c\/strong\u003e, especially in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1527\" data-end=\"1560\"\u003ehonest military configuration\u003c\/strong\u003e, and are generally considered \u003cstrong data-start=\"1591\" data-end=\"1626\"\u003emore desirable among collectors\u003c\/strong\u003e than the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1636\" data-end=\"1670\"\u003eshort cavalry carbine variants\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1673\" data-end=\"2015\"\u003eThe metal surfaces retain their \u003cstrong data-start=\"1705\" data-end=\"1730\"\u003eoriginal blued finish\u003c\/strong\u003e and remain in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1745\" data-end=\"1773\"\u003ewell-preserved condition\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong data-start=\"1779\" data-end=\"1802\"\u003enormal service wear\u003c\/strong\u003e consistent with age. The \u003cstrong data-start=\"1828\" data-end=\"1842\"\u003ewood stock\u003c\/strong\u003e appears to remain in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1864\" data-end=\"1886\"\u003eoriginal condition\u003c\/strong\u003e and retains \u003cstrong data-start=\"1899\" data-end=\"1928\"\u003evisible military markings\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cstrong data-start=\"1930\" data-end=\"1957\"\u003eNo cracks were observed\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the stock remains \u003cstrong data-start=\"1981\" data-end=\"2014\"\u003estructurally solid and stable\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2017\" data-end=\"2228\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"2021\" data-end=\"2050\"\u003ebore is in good condition\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong data-start=\"2056\" data-end=\"2075\"\u003evisible rifling\u003c\/strong\u003e. The rifle comes with the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2102\" data-end=\"2145\"\u003ecleaning rod installed under the barrel\u003c\/strong\u003e and includes a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2161\" data-end=\"2178\"\u003eleather sling\u003c\/strong\u003e. The \u003cstrong data-start=\"2184\" data-end=\"2227\"\u003ebolt number does not match the receiver\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2230\" data-end=\"2594\"\u003eThe receiver is marked \u003cstrong data-start=\"2253\" data-end=\"2262\"\u003eTerni\u003c\/strong\u003e and dated \u003cstrong data-start=\"2273\" data-end=\"2285\"\u003e1934-XII\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is \u003cstrong data-start=\"2296\" data-end=\"2332\"\u003econsistent with M1891 production\u003c\/strong\u003e rather than the later \u003cstrong data-start=\"2355\" data-end=\"2373\"\u003eM91\/41 pattern\u003c\/strong\u003e introduced during the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2396\" data-end=\"2416\"\u003eSecond World War\u003c\/strong\u003e. We have provided \u003cstrong data-start=\"2435\" data-end=\"2464\"\u003emany detailed photographs\u003c\/strong\u003e so collectors can closely examine the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2503\" data-end=\"2553\"\u003emarkings, condition, and overall configuration\u003c\/strong\u003e for their own \u003cstrong data-start=\"2568\" data-end=\"2593\"\u003eanalysis and research\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2596\" data-end=\"2836\"\u003eOverall, this is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2615\" data-end=\"2664\"\u003esolid and increasingly harder-to-find example\u003c\/strong\u003e of an \u003cstrong data-start=\"2671\" data-end=\"2714\"\u003eItalian Carcano Modello 1891 long rifle\u003c\/strong\u003e, retaining its \u003cstrong data-start=\"2730\" data-end=\"2777\"\u003eoriginal full-length military configuration\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"2779\" data-end=\"2802\"\u003egood bore condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong data-start=\"2808\" data-end=\"2835\"\u003estrong collector appeal\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2838\" data-end=\"2968\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AAG CANADA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52893435494511,"sku":"NR000211","price":1199.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/1836\/6063\/files\/IMG_2656.jpg?v=1775321653","url":"https:\/\/aagcanada.ca\/products\/italian-carcano-m91-41-infantry-rifle-6-5-52-carcano-terni-full-length","provider":"AAG CANADA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}