^Lot 654 Italian Model 1891 Moschetto Carcano Bolt Action Carbine

Italian Model 1891 Moschetto Carcano Bolt Action Carbine, #AG2667, 6.5x52mm, 17.7" barrel, blued finish, hardwood stock set, inverted "V" front sight and adjustable leaf rear sight with "V" notch. Underside of stock cut for bayonet blade, and front band has small tab on top to secure hand guard. Cleaning rod is mounted under the barrel. Marked on top of barrel flat "BRESCIA", and "1917" on the right side. Left-side forend stamped with boxed "Op" mark; left-side buttstock stamped with cartouche over "REPARAZIONE 1938" repair mark ahead of matching stamped serial number. Mismatched number stamped on top of bolt handle. Condition overall is very good with the metal retaining approx. 80% finish, showing a mottled appearance to the receiver ring and patinaed parts. Wood is very good with overall handling marks to the even colored finish. Action operates smoothly; bore has darkening in the grooves with frosting forward of the chamber that may clean better. No visible import marks. Est.: $400-$600. (C&R)