THE MODEL 1891 CARCANO RIFLE: A DETAILED DEVELOPMENTAL & PRODUCTION HISTORY
Chegia, Giovanni & Simonelli, Alberto with riccio, Ralph
Language: English
Published by Schiffer Publishing, Ltd., 2016
- First Edition
- Hardcover
- Used
Condition: Used - As new
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320 pages. Hardcover published without a dust jacket. Hundreds of detailed color photographs clearly showing the gun parts and markings plus some period photographs. The most complete English-language coverage of the Italian Carcano Model 1891 rifle and its variants. This book is a complete history of the Italian Model 1891 Carcano rifle and variants that served as Italy's standard service rifle in World War I and World War II. It describes each major component of the weapon, as well as addressing the development of each variant in detail. A section of the book is devoted to all markings that have been identified, including those on the receiver, barrel, sights, magazine, and stock. Profusely illustrated with 1727 color and black & white photogrpahs, extensive appendices list serial numbers, production totals, inspection procedures, ammunition types, ammunition clips, ammunition boxes and packaging, ballistics data, accoutrements, and the Model 1891 as used by Italy's national marksmanship association. An excellent reference. A Very Fine As New copy at a reasonable pirce.…
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- Title
- THE MODEL 1891 CARCANO RIFLE: A DETAILED DEVELOPMENTAL & PRODUCTION HISTORY
- Author
- Chegia, Giovanni & Simonelli, Alberto with riccio, Ralph
- Publisher
- Schiffer Publishing, Ltd.
- Publication year
- 2016
- Condition
- As new
- Dust jacket
- Dust Jacket Included
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0764350811
- ISBN 13
- 9780764350818
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Seller catalogs
- ACCOUTREMENTS, AMMUNITION/CARTRIDGES/ CARTRIDGE BOXES, BAYONETS, GUNMAKERS ARMS MAKERS, GUNS FIREARMS SH
This book is a complete history of the Italian Model 1891 Carcano rifle and variants that served as Italy's standard service rifle in World War I and World War II.
It describes each major component of the weapon, as well as addressing the development of each variant in detail.
A section of the book is devoted to all markings that have been identified, including those on the receiver, barrel, sights, magazine, and stock.
Profusely illustrated, extensive appendices list serial numbers, production totals, inspection procedures, ammunition types, ammunition clips, ammunition boxes and packaging, ballistics data, accoutrements, and the Model 1891 as used by Italy's national marksmanship association.
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About the Author
Ralph Riccio has authored several books dealing with Italian and Irish military subjects. Previous works have focused on larger equipment such as armored vehicles and artillery; the author capitalizes on his knowledge of Italian military history and equipment with this latest offering.
"About the title" may belong to another edition of this title.
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