Carcano Type I

[Abulg1972]

Does anyone have a Carcano Type I? If so, how do you like it? They seem to come up occasionally at decent prices. I know they don't have a huge collector value for some reason but look interesting.

 

[mgbill]

I have one and like it, if for no other reason than its rather unknown quality. The Japanese Type I, as it is correctly referred to, was of course made by Carcano for the Japanese Navy. They didn't get a lot of use or abuse and usually are in pretty good condition. Perhaps because of the lack of use, they don't seem to generate much interest as collector items.

It fills a niche, but I'd rather have a paratroop model!

 

[Abulg1972]

I just bought one for $175. One day people will appreciate them!

 

[MilsurpDan]

I used to have one, I passed it on in hopes of finding a better example down the road. Overall, I think they are nice rifles but shooting wise I much prefer my Type 38. That's just my own personal preference though.

$175 sounds like a pretty good deal if the condition is good. Lets see some pictures!

 

[Abulg1972]

M38 is a cool rifle. I don't have it yet. Shipping on Monday.

 

[KH195]

Looks like a nice one to me, good buy! (Saw where you got it, glad you bought it so I didn't have to!)

 

[dre271]

I have one that I picked up the other day, interesting rifles. Every Japanese collection should have one. I think they are under valued.

 

[mawkie]

The red headed step child of the Japanese collecting community so they tend to be a little bit undervalued unless the condition is superb (and I have seen some immaculate Type Is in the past).

 

[Abulg1972]

Like I said, I paid $175 for one that looks to be in good shape. I figured, even if it's a dog, I really can't lose on that deal. It's missing the cleaning rod, which appears to be common with these rifles, and the rear sling swivel, which I'm hoping I can find at some point but not really worried about it. This will be more for fun/shooting than selling down the road.

 

[bbrown]

I got mine from the son of the Vet who brought it back, just to fill a hole in the collection. OTOH, it included a bayonet and a marked sling.

 

[Abulg1972]

Does anyone know if the rear sling swivel on the Carcano Type I (Typo I) is the same as on the Carcano Type 91/38?