P. Beretta Moschetto Mod. 91/38 Cavalleria 6.5 Carcano, 17.7 in Barrel, 1942 WWII Italian Cavalry Carbine with Folding Spike Bayonet
This WWII-era Italian cavalry carbine was made by P. Beretta in 1942 and features the Cavalleria configuration with a permanently attached under-barrel folding spike bayonet. The barrel shows the Fascist-era dual date "1942-XX," and the receiver carries the "P. BERETTA - GARDONE V.T." marking. It retains the fixed forward-mounted rear sight, 17.7-inch barrel, and Mannlicher-style en-bloc clip system that automatically ejects after the last round.
Condition
Overall Condition: Poor condition.
Bore Overall Condition: Poor - Noticeable dirt, stains, significant corrosion or damage.
Bore Fouling: Moderate Fouling - Lead or copper fouling with noticeable buildup.
Bore Rifling: Poor Rifling - Rifling heavily worn or filled with fouling or debris.
Specific Condition Details: The firearm exhibits heavy rust. The stock has cracks. The bayonet release button does not function. The rear sight is damaged. There is heavy cosmoline buildup.
This firearm is unsafe to fire in its current condition.
What’s Included
- Integral folding spike bayonet (installed)
Built on the compact Moschetto Mod. 91/38 Cavalleria pattern, this carbine uses a 17.7-inch steel barrel and a blued steel receiver mated to a hardwood stock with a short upper handguard. The stock incorporates a left-side sling slot and a fore-end bayonet channel, and the butt is capped with a steel buttplate.
The action is a bolt-action system with a straight bolt handle and round knob. Feeding is via a Mannlicher-style en-bloc 5-round clip that ejects automatically after the last round. The safety is the rotating cocking piece type.
Sighting equipment is straightforward and robust, with a fixed front blade and a fixed rear notch positioned forward of the receiver. The rifle has a 12.5-inch length of pull and a 5-round capacity.
Markings and period features underscore its WWII origin: the barrel carries the dual date "1942-XX," and the receiver is marked "P. BERETTA - GARDONE V.T." The permanently attached, under-barrel folding spike bayonet stows neatly in a channel beneath the fore-end, as characteristic of the Cavalleria configuration.