I recently bought two Carcano rifles from a local pawn shop. I believe they are both 6.5 Carcano. The short rifle has the serial no. on the left side just behind the sight, FNA Brescia w/a crown and the letters RB on the top just behind the sight and the date 1936 XIV on the right side It has a folding bayonet and a flip up on the butt plate which I assume was for a cleaning rod. The rifle is about 98% blue w/ a pristine bore. It has been bubbarized though. The bolt has been polished and the stock sanded so that the cartouche is gone. The longer rifle seems to be untouched w/ 98% blue and an undamaged stock except for a scratch just in front of the cartouche. The serial number is on the left side. There is a rectangle just behind the sight w/ a crown, FAT and the number 42. On the right side is an oval w/ what appears to be a crown over a shield. One other thing, the rifle sling can be attached on both the side and bottom. Does anyone know what model Carcanos these are. Are they 6.5 Carcano? The bore on this rifle looks new as if it were unfired. I have heard that Carcanos were not reliable rifles but they look solid and I do intend to shoot them. Sorry about the pictures. They are the best my camera will do. Any information, suggestions or comments are welcome.