What kind of Carcano do I have.

[kentucky_smith]

So today while perusing the local gunstore that I don't like, I went behind counter while owner was eating and talking fishing.

Found a Carcano, which I knew. Labeled Russian/7mm Jap, which of course it isn't. $75. I offer $50 and take it out the door.

The SA stamp I pretty much had ideas about: it was lent to Finland by Mussolini. XVII means 17th year of Mussolini reign, so 1941? Other markings are FDNI and a crown. Stock doesn't have handguard but doesn't look cut down.


I'll try to get pics.

 

[Niner]

Cool find. SA stamp on a Carcano is really an interesting fine. You know there is a model 41 Carcano. Could that be where the 1941 comes in? I have a model 41 that I paid all of $65 for six years ago. I never have fired it because the ammo is hard to find and the clips are not an every day find either. I'd like to see some pictures.

 

[Chipperman]

Sounds like you got taken.

I feel badly for you, so I'll take it off your hands for $75.

 

[artech]

Best Carcano page I know of is at

http://personal.stevens.edu/~gliberat/carcano/

Should have everything you are looking for, hope this helps.