Original Antique Italian Moschetto Modello 1891 / 1924 Carcano Carbine by Torre Annunziata Dated 1897 - Serial UZ640 U.S. Militaria and it is definitely one

and it is definitely one of the better examples we have seen lately

with no splitting visible

and has matching serial number 16297 on most parts

The leather chin cup is in very nice condition with minor cracking on the straps but still in great condition

Original Antique Italian Moschetto Modello 1891 / 1924 Carcano Carbine by Torre Annunziata Dated 1897 - Serial UZ640 U.S. Militaria and it is definitely oneOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very interesting variant of the Carcano Musketoon Carbine, the Moschetto Modello 1891 1924 (Musketoon Model 1891 1924), the first example that we have ever had. It began its life as the earlier full length Fucile Modello 1891 (Rifle Model 1891), however in 1925 Italy started conversion of the Modello 1891 to be shortened as per Circular No. 59 dated January 29, 1925. This order specifically says the