7 Leading Infantry Rifles of World War II

7 Leading Infantry Rifles of World War II

Maria - June 14, 2016

3. Carcano

7 Leading Infantry Rifles of World War II

This repeating military rifle developed in 1890 was named after its developer Salvatore Carcano. It was commonly referred to as the M91 (Modello 91) and was the main weapon associated with the Italians. It is a magazine-fed bolt-action weapon introduced in 1891. It was chambered for the rimless 6.5×52mm Carcano cartridge and successfully replaced the previous Vetterli-Vitali rifles.

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