Italian State Arsenals (Terni / Brescia / Gardone) · Sniper-Rifle · Out Of Production · 1938
| Weight (empty) | 3400 g (119.9 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1015 mm (39.96") |
| Barrel Length | 450 mm (17.72") |
| Magazine Capacity | 6 rounds |
| Action Type | Bolt Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Striker Fired |
| Muzzle Velocity | 700 m/s (2297 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 2572 J (1897 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 400 m (437 yd) |
| Frame Material | Steel |
Primary Caliber: 6.5x52mm Carcano
The Carcano M91/38 is a short-barreled Italian bolt-action rifle chambered in 6.5x52mm Carcano, derived from the venerable Modello 1891 system designed by Salvatore Carcano. The M91/38 designation indicates it was a Model 1891 action fitted with a shorter 450mm barrel as standardized in 1938, originally intended for the new 7.35x51mm cartridge before wartime exigencies forced a return to the 6.5mm chambering in 1940. At just 3.4 kg, it was one of the lightest military rifles of World War II, tho...
Country of Origin: Italy
Designer: Salvatore Carcano