Regia Fabbrica d'Armi di Roma Modello 1891 Fucile 6.5 Carcano, 30.7 in Barrel, 1918 WWI Italian Long Rifle
This Regia Fabbrica d'Armi di Roma Modello 1891 Fucile is a WWI-era Italian long rifle produced in 1918, confirmed by the "918" chamber stamp. It retains the classic Carcano split-bridge action, a 30.7-inch barrel with gain-twist rifling, and a full-length stock with two barrel bands. Barrel and stock share matching serials, while the bolt is non-matching. No en-bloc clips are provided.
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.
Specific Condition Notes: The metal shows widespread finish wear and patina. Scratches and blemishes are present on the metal and the wood. A small crack is present just behind the receiver. The bore appears dark, though the rifling remains well defined.
What's Included
- Regia Fabbrica d'Armi di Roma Modello 1891 Fucile rifle (6.5 Carcano)
Built at the ROMA arsenal, this Modello 1891 Fucile retains the long-rifle configuration with a 30.7-inch barrel and a full-length stock secured by two barrel bands. It uses the split-bridge Carcano action with a straight bolt and round knob, and the barrel features the Carcano's gain-twist rifling in 6.5 Carcano.
The rifle is equipped with iron sights: a front blade and a rear tangent/ladder graduated to 20. It includes the cocking-piece safety and sling provisions consisting of a rear bottom swivel and a front left-side sling bar. Length of pull measures 14.0 inches.
Feeding is via a Mannlicher en-bloc system; the rifle is currently set up for single-loading, and no en-bloc clips are provided. Listed capacity is 1 round.
Production and markings are consistent with WWI service. The chamber flat is stamped "918" for 1918 manufacture, and inspection marks include an oval "13" and a B6-style stamp near the rear sight base, a small proof on the bolt handle root, and a buttstock arsenal roundel with crown. The rifle has a blued steel finish, a hardwood oil-finished stock with a separate top handguard, and a steel buttplate. The barrel and stock share matching serials; the bolt is non-matching.