Carcano, Mannlicher-Carcano, Carcano-Mannlicher, and Mauser-Parravicino, are frequently used names for a series of Italian bolt-action, En Bloc clip fed, repeating military rifles and carbines. Introd
Fucile Modello 1891 (Model 1891 rifle)
(Left to Right) 7.92mm Mauser (also called 8mm Mauser), 6.5mm Carcano, and 7.35mm Carcano
Carcano Model 1891/38 Infantry rifle
Carcano Model 1891/38 short rifle (Fucile mod. 91/38) with a 4-power Ordnance Optics scope used by Lee Harvey Oswald to assassinate John F. Kennedy.
The Type I rifle was produced during the early years of World War II for the Empire of Japan by Fascist Italy.
Carcano
…troops during both World War I and World War II. It was also used by Finland, German Volkssturm and the Imperial Japanese Navy (the latter using the Type I rifle variant) during WWII. During the post-war era, the Carcano would see use with both regular and irregular forces in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East…