What does the bore look like? Is it rusted up?

Now I'm I'm thinking how did he get it out of the shipyard? In other conversations he mentioned how strict they were about carrying any metal out.

That satisfied my curiosity at the time and it never really came up any more. That will go unanswered as the only discussion was that he found it in the bottom of a tank. Is it rusted up? I guess it would pretty much depend on which ship your dad found this and where the ship served during WW II, Atlantic or Pacific. My doubts are the person asking for military items would be interested in it unless he wants to try to restore it. I guess it would pretty much depend on which ship your dad found this and where the ship served during WW II, Atlantic or Pacific. Heh.you posted photos as I typed.dang.Ĭlick to expand.Yes.8/32 equates close to 6.5mm (6.25mm) and the 30' barrel would identify the barreled receiver either a model 1891 or the type 1 Japanese model. It will help in identifying what you have. If you can provide photos and specific such as barrel length, bore diameter, etc. If you intend to rebuild it, you will need as many sources for parts you can find.The two previously mentioned are good sources.ĪIM Surplus and Buymilsurp is another. The Jap model had an attached 5-round box magazine instead of the Mannlicher styled feed-thru magazine. The Italians also made the Carcano rifle for the Japanese chambered for the 6.5 Japanese cartridge. I say this because the M38 did not have adjustable sights.Īs previously mentioned, it is probably chambered for the 6.5x52 Carcano but could have been rechambered by the Italians in 7.35x51 Carcano. If it has a long barrel it is most likely an 1891 Many of these were shortened and became the 91/28 91/38. Can anyone help me date it, etc? Photos would help some. There is no bolt, stock, or trigger gaurd.

He worked in Todd Ship Yards in Brooklyn, NY.There is a number on the bottom of the barrel 0188, the same number is on the breech(?) (Terminology the part where the bolt slides in.) It's stamped TERNI on top, then 17 on the next panel, AG on the next panel, denotes source of metal? On the other side of TERNI RN9188.

My Dad picked this up out of a US tank that was on a ship he was working on during or after the war, WWII. Metal is very clean with full blue, and bore is shiny like new, This carbine has the 1891 rear sight.Would make good shooter.Several photos listed.įirst off let me apologize up front I'm a train guy not a gun guy. Top of receivEr marked: TERNI 1933XI Sn 2F 4270. Serial number on the stock not the same as the frame.And stock has added finish to it, very clean.

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