Carcano Mod. 1938 "Short Rifle", 7.35 Carcano — 1939 — Stock & system matching numbers (carbine), service, collector

Description, features, etc.Short: Well-maintained Carcano Mod. 38 “Fucile Corto” (1939), cal. 7.35×51, stock and action matching. Well-preserved, original service condition, bluing mostly very good with subtle reddish patina, bore clean (no significant corrosion). A rare, original 7.35 Carcano short rifle — ideal for collectors of historical weapons or museum presentation.Detailed sales descriptionOriginal Carcano Modello 1938 “Fucile Corto” from the year 1939 in caliber 7.35×51. The rifle is in good to very good condition: stock and action are matching, the bluing is mostly intact and shows only minor signs of use as well as a subtle reddish patina. There are no active rust spots or surface rust; the bore is clean and only slightly rough just behind the chamber without visible corrosion damage. All metal parts are finished in dark color; the bolt and magazine mechanism operate smoothly.Technical data (approximate values)Caliber: 7.35 × 51 CarcanoYear of manufacture: 1939 (based on the markings)Overall length: approx. 1,020 mmBarrel length: approx. 562 mmWeight: approx. 3.7 kgMagazine: fixed Mannlicher system, 6 rounds, loaded with Mannlicher clip from aboveSights: fixed rear sight/stepped front sight (factory setting; typically designed for longer distances for 7.35)Typical features / condition specifics of this specimenMatching numbers: Stock and action matching — an important factor for collectors.Swivel attachment: exclusively side sling swivel eyes (no additional lower swivel attachment).Bayonet mount: underside of the stock has a slot for the use of a folding bayonet (mount/slot visible).Markings: various standard factory stamps present; no Finnish SA markings.Bolt/numbers: no additional numbers visible on the bolt.Surfaces: Bluing well preserved with slight reddish patina; wood shows only minor signs of wear.Short historical paragraphThe Modello 1938 was implemented in the late 1930s as a modern short rifle type and was the platform for the comparatively short-lived 7.35×51 cartridge, which Italy had introduced at times to achieve ballistic improvements over the older 6.5 mm load. Due to logistical and production decisions, there was a later return to the 6.5×52 cartridge; original 7.35 Carcano pieces are therefore rarer and sought after by collectors. The M38 embodies the typical service weapon of the Italian infantry of those years and is both historically interesting and collector-relevant.Condition rating: Good to very good collectible condition; bore clean without visible corrosion, bluing mostly intact, wood with light signs of use. Function and locking mechanism mechanically intact (no factory notes in the text).Short conclusion: Rare, original 7.35×51 Carcano Mod. 1938 (Fucile Corto), 1939 — matching numbers, well-maintained, with slot for folding bayonet and side sling swivel eyes. Ideal for collectors of historical military weapons or museum presentation as well as ordnance shooters.The pictures are part of the description. Sale only to EWB. Errors excepted. The offer includes only the weapon. Some of the displayed ammunition can be purchased separately upon agreement. The weapon has been disassembled, cleaned, maintained, and reassembled.