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Just Arrived from Africa!
We now have original Carcano M.38 Short Rifles. These rifles are used and show their history. These are military rifles which have served in Europe, northern Africa and finally in Ethiopia. The Carcano rifles are complete and functional. The guns have seen extensive combat. The stocks have dents, dings, scratches, gouges, small cracks and show signs of handling and storage. Further concerning the stocks, most stocks are solid but some may have a small cracks and/or chips in the stock where the end of the receiver is. You can expect a piece of history which has a tremendous historical and collector value. Bores range from poor to good. You can expect some battle scars and wear. The rifles have varies degrees of finish. Some guns have excessive wear, some have up to 30% of original bluing. Some stocks may possibly have trench art (field carvings). Others may have some silver thumb tacks applied in the shape of a cross. Remember that Ethiopia’s population is 50% Christian and 50% Muslim. As a part of our pre shipment inspection we cycle the bolt and the trigger is pulled to check for dry fire function and an unobstructed bore.
C&R or FFL required, please send a copy of your C&R or FFL to ffl@rtifirearms.com along with your order number
Important Safety Warning – Please note, as with any surplus
firearm we advise that you have the rifle inspected by a competent gunsmith
before firing. In addition, all dirt and cosmoline needs to be thoroughly cleaned from
the rifle… especially from the bore, trigger group and the
bolt group and special care needs to be taken to ensure that the firing pin
moves freely within the lower bolt.
These are C & R Eligible
You will receive a true piece of history which has seen
extensive service on varies theaters.
They are historically significant and make a fine addition
to any collection…..
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5 reviews for B Grade M38 Carcano Short Rifle, Cal. 7.35×51 w/ 1 Free Clip
Austin (verified owner) –
The rifle I received was in great shape. Minor surface rust on the bolt and receiver. No pitted parts, this rifle was only missing the rear barell band retaining screw. For $199. No complaints from me! Rifle is accurate and has a bright shiny bore. Thanks R.T.I
Chris Andrews (verified owner) –
I bought this thinking a b grade condition rifle is better than a c grade rifle and this has no bore left not even a poor bore there is no bore this is my second time this happened the previous was a k98 for 500.00 with same problem.The only ones that were decent was the guns from Italy and a refurbished m1 garand.Lesson learned.
BrianCancemi (verified owner) –
The M38 I ordered was exactly as described…the bore left a little to be desired at first look..what was missing was the extractor and after contacting RTI to inform them of this issue a few weeks later in the mail arrived not just an extractor but and entire bolt assembly..I am extremely satisfied with that level of customer service to say the least. After a through cleaning and a trip to the range the bore does show some faint rifling which is the best that can be expected. This being said it’s a great shooter and cleaned up nicely. Thanks again for the replacement bolt.
JayLancaster (verified owner) –
It is a B grade and you should expect the condition to be as described. I got a pretty decent M38, made in 1939 with all the proofs intact. The stock is beat up, but matching and solid with no cracks. The bore cleaned up, and boy was it dirty, to reflect light and has visible rifling that I’d probably call fair or better. There was a lot of finish wear as well, but no more than expected at this grade. Overall I am very satisfied and feel I got what I expected…ymmv.
kendall452002 (verified owner) –
Exactly as described. Bore was good.