[ARCHIVED THREAD] - CARCANO

Posted: 5/24/2010 6:02:09 PM EDT

I recently bought a Mannlicher Carcano at a pawn shop. How rare are these? Also I'm noticing the ammo is quite hard to find, any tips on finding some of this 6.5 x 52mm stuff. I paid 75 bucks for the gun and Its in great condition. Is this about average? Thanks ahead of time.

Posted: 5/24/2010 6:50:11 PM EDT

[#1]

If in original condition you did well. Try GB for clips, and PRVI makes a 6.5 load (look at AIM, and Wideners) I believe.

Posted: 5/25/2010 6:21:30 AM EDT

[#2]

Thanks

Posted: 5/25/2010 7:21:08 AM EDT

[#3]

graf and son sell privi brass and "correct" hornady bullets. My carcano's bore was .266 instead of hornady's .268. So I used remington .264 bullets and they shoot OK.

Lee sells cheap loader for under $20.00

Clip is a must.

Posted: 5/25/2010 8:23:44 AM EDT

[#4]

Ammunition - Click Here

Enbloc Clips - Click Here

Posted: 5/25/2010 2:41:06 PM EDT

[#5]

Any pictures of it?
They are a hoot to shoot, I've got the long barrel version, very mild recoil
ETA: Where in Texas are you? If your anywhere near Dallas, I know a store that has some 6.5 carcano in stock that works very well

Posted: 5/25/2010 2:57:33 PM EDT

[#6]

For more historical and collector information, you might want to check out http://personal.stevens.edu/~gliberat/carcano/
I have one in 7.35 and about a hundred rounds in a brass looking bulk pack or machine gun clip loading doohickey, but I've never fired it. Last I heard the rifle was worth about $120, the ammo is worth more. But I tracked to the proof marks and it has the correct wood and everything (no bayonet though). If you got one with a modern hunting rifle type stock on it, or that's been drilled for scope mounts, that drops the value a lot.

Posted: 5/27/2010 5:00:15 PM EDT

[#7]

I will put some pictures up of it tomorrow. I live near Houston Tx. I still havent shot the gun yet but its in great shape, now just to buy some ammo.

Posted: 5/27/2010 7:34:52 PM EDT

[#8]

Good find. I've been watching the local shops for one for a couple of years.

Posted: 5/27/2010 9:38:34 PM EDT

[#9]

Quoted:
I will put some pictures up of it tomorrow. I live near Houston Tx. I still havent shot the gun yet but its in great shape, now just to buy some ammo.

Theres a guy online by the name of Mr. Nambu that sells the ammo, for around 20 a box I believe, may look into him.
Can't wait to see some pictures

Posted: 5/28/2010 1:42:54 PM EDT

[#10]

Nice score. The round is a sweetheart to shoot.

Posted: 5/31/2010 6:00:19 AM EDT

[#11]

Privvi Partisan makes the 6.5mm Carcano ammo. I've shot a bunch of it in my cute little Carcano Cavalry carbine. Works great.

The Carcanos are stout rifles....but have a reputation as cheap and cheesy for some reason or other.

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