Mannlicher-Carcano?

[John Corbett]

Yep, that’s getting into a reasonable price range. If it sold for that price anytime recently, it might be an indication that interest in the JFK assassination is declining substantially. At least we can hope these become more affordable for us regular folks.

I've seen several more websites that listed the Carcano short rifle in 6.5 but all had been sold and most don't indicate the selling price. I'm going to keep my eye out and hope to get lucky. If I see one listed for $400 or less, I'll probably buy it. If they are asking any more, I'll have to twist my own arm to talk myself into buying it.

[Mitch Todd]

MT-

You raise an arcane question. Was the ammo found in the TSBD6 0.268 or 0.264?

The gun boards say you get better results, accuracy wise, with the 0.268.

The WC ammo was made to Italian military specification, so it's the correct 0.268" diameter.

[Mitch Todd]

I've seen several more websites that listed the Carcano short rifle in 6.5 but all had been sold and most don't indicate the selling price. I'm going to keep my eye out and hope to get lucky. If I see one listed for $400 or less, I'll probably buy it. If they are asking any more, I'll have to twist my own arm to talk myself into buying it.

These days, it's going to be hard to find a 91/38 FC in good shape for less than $500. I spent about $650 to get my 7.35 a few years ago, though mine came well-restored well. The Ethioipian government has been periodically coughing up crates of old Carcanos held in it's arsenals in the past few years. However, I doubt they're in very good shape. But maybe you can find a good one in the dross. 

[John Corbett]

These days, it's going to be hard to find a 91/38 FC in good shape for less than $500. I spent about $650 to get my 7.35 a few years ago, though mine came well-restored well. The Ethioipian government has been periodically coughing up crates of old Carcanos held in it's arsenals in the past few years. However, I doubt they're in very good shape. But maybe you can find a good one in the dross.

I have a .30-06 and it has quite the recoil. After a range session with that, my right shoulder feels it for a day or so. I'm guessing the 7.35mm has a similar recoil. Does it have the same cartridge size as the 6.5mm Carcano.

[Mitch Todd]

I have a .30-06 and it has quite the recoil. After a range session with that, my right shoulder feels it for a day or so. I'm guessing the 7.35mm has a similar recoil. Does it have the same cartridge size as the 6.5mm Carcano.

7.35 Carcano uses the same case as the 6.5 round, just necked up to hold the larger, pointier bullet. Recoil is relatively light compared to .30-06 (or 7.65 Mauser, for a more subject-specific comparison).