Carcano is the frequently used name for a series of Italian bolt-action military rifles and carbines. Introduced in 1891, this rifle was chambered for the rimless 6.5x52mm Mannlicher-Carcano Cartuccia Modello 1895 cartridge. It was developed by the chief technician Salvatore Carcano at the Turin Army Arsenal in 1890 and called the Model 91 (M91). Successively replacing the previous Vetterli-Vitali rifles and carbines in 10.35x47mmR, it was produced from 1892 to 1945. The M91 was used in both rifle and carbine form by most Italian troops during the First World War and by Italian and some German forces during Second World War. The rifle was also used during the Winter War by Finland, and again by regular and irregular forces in Syria, Tunisia, and Algeria during various postwar conflicts in those countries.
Marks and Stamps: (Breech) 16 TERNI Serial no (L side of Butt) Serial no| Accession Number: 138 | Period of Use: 1892 - 1940s |
| Type: Single shot rifle | War Zones: |
| Country of Origin: Italy | Type Date: 1892 |
| Manufacturer: Terni State Ordnance Factory | Serial Number: UG 7015 |
| Manufacture Date: Unknown | Calibre/Ammunition: 6.5mm |
| Weight: 3800g | Length Overall: 1290mm |
| Cyclic Rate: Single shot | Length Barrel: 780mm |
| Deactivation Certificate Number: DA 7766 |