Just arrived from Africa. original Carcano M. 1891 rifles. The rifles are in fair condition. All of them are original and were left in Ethiopia when the Italian forces were kicked out of the country in the early 1940s. Please see detailed pictures. These rifles have not been on the US market for decades. A true find of history!

These C Grade Carcanos are in fair condition overall. The rifles may have some missing parts such as a sling swivel, upper handguard, barrel band and/or buttplate screw, etc. The guns have seen extensive combat. Stocks may  have dents, dings, scratches, gouges, and show signs of handling and storage. May have some cracks in the stock and/or chunks of the stock missing. Cracks are usually in the wrist. Upper handguard will have cracks if the handguard is included. May have an Ethiopian replacement stock or handguard. These rifles are used and show their history. These rifles are great for a restoration project or parts gun. These are military rifles which have served in WW1, Italy and finally in Ethiopia. You can expect some battle scars and wear. No hand select bore option for C grade Carcano Rifles.

The rifles have varies degrees of finish. Some guns have
excessive wear, some have up to 40% of original finish.

Some stocks may possibly have trench art (field carvings).
Others may have some silver thumb tags resembling a cross. Remember that
Ethiopia’s population is 50% Christian and 50% Muslim.

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 cosmoline needs to be thoroughly cleaned from
the rifle… especially from the bore, the gas system, 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.

The positive about of the Carcano Rifles …

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…..