^Lot 700 Italian Model 1938 Carcano Infantry Rifle, with Scope

Italian Model 1938 Carcano Infantry Rifle, with Scope, #D3219, 7.35x51mm, 20.9" barrel, blued finish, hardwood stock, inverted "V" front sight and fixed "V"-notched rear sight. Marked faintly on top of barrel shank "(Crown)/R.E./TERNI", and on right side with Fascist "1939 XVII". A later Finnish "SA" property mark is stamped on the left side. There is an unreadable cartouche on the left-side buttstock forward of a mismatched serial number. Condition overall is very good as reconditioned, with the metal retaining approx. 90% reblued finish, the barrel and receiver polished bright, and some parts showing browning or spots of patina. Wood has been sanded and varnished, now very good, showing old and new handling marks and scratches. Action operates smoothly, bright bore is very good with very good well-defined rifling. Scope is marked "PAN-TECH JR. ENCINITAS.CALIF.". Scope condition is good with areas of patina present on the tube; optics are clear and bright. Est.:  $400-$600. (C&R)