Terni Arsenal Modello 1891 Carcano Long Rifle, 6.5 Carcano, 30.7 in Barrel, Gain-Twist Rifling
This Italian Modello 1891 Fucile di Fanteria from the Terni Arsenal is a classic Carcano long rifle with a 30.7 inch barrel and progressive (gain-twist) rifling. Manufactured in 1917, it presents as a WWI-era example of Italian military production and features clear Terni markings and stock cartouches that speak to its arsenal history.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Given the rifle's age, it shows extensive evidence of service and handling. The bore is clean and the rifling remains strong.
What’s Included
- Terni Arsenal Modello 1891 Fucile di Fanteria rifle chambered in 6.5 Carcano
Built at the Regia Fabbrica d’Armi di Terni, this M91 long rifle follows the original Italian infantry pattern with a full-length, one-piece hardwood stock and a short handguard around the rear sight. The stock bears an oval arsenal cartouche along with additional inspection impressions, and the receiver is stamped TERNI, providing clear provenance to the Terni arsenal.
The 30.7 inch barrel uses progressive (gain-twist) rifling, a defining technical feature of the Carcano system. The bore is bright and clean with sharp rifling, aligning with the model’s reputation for a refined rifling profile in 6.5 Carcano.
It employs a split-bridge receiver and a Mannlicher-style internal magazine designed for six-round en-bloc clips. The bolt features a straight handle with a round knob, and the safety is bolt-mounted, consistent with the original service configuration.
Sighting equipment includes a folding ladder/tangent rear sight with graduated markings and a front blade. The rifle shows silver/gray metal with brown patina and only traces of original bluing remaining, and retains military furniture details such as left-side sling hardware, barrel bands, and a steel buttplate, reflecting its infantry role and period-correct setup.