Italian Gardone VT M91/28 Carbine 6.5 Carcano Bolt-Action Rifle, 17.75" Barrel, 6-Round Capacity
Built at the Gardone Val Trompia arsenal in 1929, this M91/28 Carcano carbine is a compact, infantry-configured variant of Italy’s storied M91 series. Chambered in 6.5 Carcano and fitted with a 17.75-inch barrel, it delivers the classic Carcano handling in a shortened package that was favored by Alpine and specialty troops. Collectors will appreciate its original blued finish, matching adjustable rear sight, and wartime hardwood stock that still wears its service character.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Minor scratching, scuffing, and blemishing are present on the metal surfaces and stock.
What’s Included
- Gardone VT M91/28 Carbine rifle
This M91/28 retains the original 6-round, en-bloc clip internal magazine system that made Carcano rifles quick to reload in the field. The bolt action cycles smoothly, and the short barrel keeps the rifle maneuverable without sacrificing the full-length sight radius provided by its adjustable rear notch.
The hardwood stock shows honest service wear yet remains structurally sound, giving the rifle an authentic period appearance. The factory blued metal components still hold uniform color, further pointing to careful maintenance over the decades.
Sights are unchanged from issue configuration: a protected front blade paired with an adjustable rear sight graduated for practical battlefield distances. Combined with crisp rifling, the carbine stays on target for both range sessions and historical demonstrations.
Manufactured at Italy’s primary state arsenal, this rifle represents a key iteration in the evolution of Carcano arms, bridging the gap between the long rifle and later cavalry carbines while keeping the proven 6.5mm chambering.