| Accession Number | REL/05756 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Technology |
| Object type | Firearm |
| Maker |
Fabbrica d'Armi Terni |
| Place made | Italy |
| Date made | 1917 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
Carcano M1891 Rifle : Italian Army
Description
Carcano Model 1891 bolt action rifle. Barrel knox form stamped 17 TERNI and the serial number. The butt has the Terni arsenal stamp and the serial number. The butt of the stock has some water damage from when it was on display in the Australian War Memorial Uniform Gallery. The rifle is complete with a brown leather sling.
History / Summary
This type of rifle was the standard infantry weapon of the Italian Army during the First World War.