Carcano identification
Having been in production for so long and serving both World Wars, the Carcano has gone through a great many changes. Clear identification can be time consuming but there are clear indicators to guide you. This page is not meant to be an exhaustive reference. To analyze your Carcano in depth, please reference the following pages:
| Model | Length | Barrel Length | Weight | Sights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1891 Fucile Modello 91 | 50.56” | 30.69” | 8.44 lbs | 300m |
| 1891 Cavalry Moschetto Modello 91 da Cavalleria | 36.25” | 17.63” | 6.88 lbs | 300m |
| 1891 T.S. Moschetto Modello 91 per Truppe Speciali | 36.31” | 17.69” | 6.53 lbs | 300m |
| 91/24 Moschetto Modello 91/24 | 36.25” | 17.81” | 6.53 lbs | 300m |
| 91/28 Moschetto Modello 91/28 | 36.06” | 17.94” | 6.81 lbs | 300m |
| 38 Fucile Modello 91/38 | 40.12” | 21.06” | 7.44 lbs | 200m |
| 38 Cavalry Moschetto Modello 91/38 Cavalleria | 36.06” | 17.63” | 6.62 lbs | 200m |
| 38 T.S. Moschetto Modello 91/38 Truppe Speciali | 36.50” | 17.75” | 6.37 lbs | 200m |
| 1941 Fucile Modello 41 | 46.00” | 27.19” | 8.50 lbs | 300m |
| Japanese Type I Tipo I | 50.75” | 30.75” | 8.75 lbs | 400m |
Carcano Serial Number
Sorry if I confused anyone. It's definitely a Model 1938 Carcano Cavalry Carbine. I didn't check the serial number vs. The same written sources mentioned by UKCousin, but I don't doubt that 1943 is the production date. Typical serial numbers of Carcani consist of either 1 or 2 letters followed by 4 numbers. Guns produced at Roma in late World War I often have a 'OR-' prefix before their whole serial number. Some guns with a number only also exist.
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