Lot 1246:
Sporterized Italian Terni Carcano Model 1891 Bolt-Action Rifle, Dated 1942
Sold for: $120
Description
An Italian Terni Carcano Model 1891 bolt-action rifle, dated 1942, converted to a sporting configuration. The rifle features a light-colored wooden stock with a reddish-orange finish and blued or patinated steel components. The receiver is marked with serial number “X 8080”, “FAT 42”, and an indistinct crest. An aftermarket Redfield peep sight, adjustable for “MIN YDS” with “0, 15, 30” increments, is affixed to the rear of the receiver. A fixed front sight appears to be brazed or soldered onto the barrel. The buttstock is stamped with the matching serial number “X 8080” and “MADE IN ITALY”.
Condition report:
Fair condition. The rifle exhibits overall wear consistent with age and use. Metal parts show significant bluing loss and patination, with minor surface pitting in areas. The wooden stock has numerous scratches, dents, and areas of finish loss, particularly around the forward sling swivel and buttplate. The front sight is an aftermarket addition, brazed or soldered to the barrel. The Redfield peep sight is an aftermarket addition. Mechanical function has not been tested.
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