The Model 1891 Carcano Rifle (0): A Detailed Developmental and Production History - Hardcover

Chegia, Giovanni

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0764350811 ISBN 13: 9780764350818

Publisher: Schiffer Publishing Ltd (US), 2000

Synopsis

This book is a complete history of the Italian Model 1891Carcano rifle and variants that served as Italy's standard service rifle in World War I and World War II. It describes each major component of the weapon, as well as addressing the development of each variant in detail. One section of the book is devoted to all markings that have been identified, including those on the receiver, barrel, sights, magazine, and stock. Profusely illustrated, extensive appendices list serial numbers, production totals, inspection procedures, ammunition types, ammunition clips, ammunition boxes and packaging, ballistics data, accoutrements, and the Model 1891 as used by Italy's national marksmanship association.

About this title

About the Author:

Giovanni Chegia was born in Cagliari (Sardinia) in 1951 and now lives in Genoa with his family. Alberto Simonelli was born in La Spezia in 1961; he owns a company that specializes in repairs and restoration of all-wheel drive vehicles. Ralph Riccio is a retired U.S. Army officer who has authored, co-authored, and translated a number of books dealing with Italian military subjects, as well as authoring books on Irish military subjects. He lives in Pennsylvania with his wife Charlene.

About this edition

• Publisher: Schiffer Publishing Ltd (US)
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 0764350811
• ISBN 13: 9780764350818
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 304