Filled the Italian hole in my WWII collection

[Trepang]

My new to me 1941 Italian Carcano M1891 Carbine
Not really into Carcanos but I figured they played a reasonably big part in WWII so my collection wouldn't be complete without an Italian representative.
Fairly cheap and the import markings don't bother me in the least.
I have no idea where I will find correct (.268) ammo for it - any leads would be appreciated.

 

[BDurk]

I have the same hole in my collection. Nice catch.

 

[Doctor_M]

I've been looking for a decent one too.... but I don't want my Italian hole filled... it is exit only.

 

[easy]

Ammo

6.5x52mm Carcano Ammo - Ammunition Store

bomberix.com

 

[Trepang]

Ammo

6.5x52mm Carcano Ammo - Ammunition Store

bomberix.com

Thanks

 

[jt2100r]

I've seen ammo at Dulles gun show

 

[whistlersmother]

Now you need the 7.35mm chambered version.

 

[mrbig381]

Now you need the 7.35mm chambered version.

With the detachable folding bayonet...

 

[Melnic]

Was that a Royal tiger purchase?
How is the bore?
I already have 2 6.5 Carcanos but tempted
At one time Masada had 6.5 Carcano

The stuff is $25-$40 box of 20 depending where it’s sold. Make sure you keep the cases, you can recoup $5 easily per box by selling them


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[Trepang]

Was that a Royal tiger purchase?
How is the bore?
I already have 2 6.5 Carcanos but tempted
At one time Masada had 6.5 Carcano

The stuff is $25-$40 box of 20 depending where it’s sold. Make sure you keep the cases, you can recoup $5 easily per box by selling them


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Not a Royal Tiger import. Bore seems okay. Don’t really intend to shoot it much, more just trying to complete an Allied and Axis WWII collection.

 

[Trepang]

With the detachable folding bayonet...

Yes

 

[mrbig381]

Yes

I was referring to the M38 short rifle with a folding knife bayonet that can be detached. They were produced in 6.5 and 7.35 calibers. The bayonets are kinda rare and expensive.

1891 carbines can also be had in 7.35 but you don't see many of them...

 

[metalman3006]

Like this one

 

[Trepang]

My mistake - I misunderstood.
This one has the hinged bayonet. Not removable.
That folding one is neat - never seen one of those in person.