^Lot 979a Italian 1938 Carbine 6.5 Carcano SN: RB5943

Italian military carbine features approx 17.5" barrel, folding bayonet, fixed sights, bent bolt handle, sling swivels, Mannlicher type action uses en-bloc clips (clips not included). Bore is good or better condition, bright with strong rifling. Retains 80% blue, mostly turning a dull brownish color, some pitting on bolt body. Stock is in good serviceable condition with some small dents or nicks, cracks visible near rear swivel, appears sanded with good wood to metal fit, except at butt where butt plate extends slightly past wood. Front sight / bayonet mount is slightly loose. Handguard slightly loose. Marked "Gardone", "940 - XIX". No import marks observed. Condition is NRA Good *** C&R Firearm ***