8738: Italian M91DC Carbine

Italian Mannlicher-Carcano Type M91dc (Modello 91 da cavalleria)

This is a 1936 Terni produced M91dc Cavalry Carbine that was manufactured for the Royal Army. Marked on the barrel 36 XIV indicating the 1936 production date and the Crown over RE standing for Regio Esercito (Royal Army). The RE stamping was applied to distinguish from weapons belonging to fascist units. Folding bayonet functions as designed and lock up remains excellent after all these years.

Cal 6.35 Carcano with good bore.