Terni Arsenal Carcano Modello 38 Fucile Corto 7.35x51 Bolt-Action Rifle, 21 in Barrel, WWII 1939 Marked, Made in Italy
This Italian-made Carcano Modello 38 Fucile Corto was produced at Terni Arsenal and is marked with the crowned crest over "R.E. TERNI" and "1939 XVIII." Chambered in 7.35x51 Carcano with a 21 in barrel and a fixed 200 m zero, it features a blued steel finish and a one-piece hardwood stock. The barrel shank serial matches the right buttstock, and the caliber block is marked "CAL. 7.35."
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Fair - Generally clean, some residue or smudges, slight corrosion.
Bore Fouling: Moderate Fouling - Lead or copper fouling with noticeable buildup.
Bore Rifling: Fair Rifling - Worn rifling, slight loss of definition.
Specific Condition Notes: This firearm is structurally sound. There are scratches and blemishes present.
What’s Included
- Terni Arsenal Carcano Modello 38 Fucile Corto rifle (7.35x51 Carcano)
Built at Terni Arsenal in Italy, this Modello 38 short rifle (Fucile Corto) carries period-correct markings, including the crowned crest over "R.E. TERNI" and the "1939 XVIII" date on the barrel shank. The matching serial number on the barrel shank and right buttstock adds desirable continuity for a WWII-era example.
It is chambered in 7.35x51 Carcano and uses a 21 in barrel paired with fixed iron sights set to a 200 m zero. The front sight is a fixed blade with protective ears, and the rear is a fixed notch, consistent with the Mod. 38 pattern.
The rifle retains its bolt-action system with a cocking-piece safety and feeds from a 6-round Mannlicher-type en-bloc internal magazine. Functionally, it reflects the straightforward service configuration associated with this series.
Furniture consists of a one-piece hardwood stock without an upper handguard, featuring a grasping groove forend, a side-mounted buttstock sling bar, and a steel buttplate. The barrel and receiver wear a blued steel finish, and the caliber block is marked "CAL. 7.35."
Overall, this is a correct Italian military short rifle configuration from 1939 with matching stock and barrel shank serials, fixed 200 m sights, and original-style stock hardware, made in Italy.