This is (so far) the only known example of a Carcano Cavalry Carbine made for the commercial market, produced by Beretta in 1943. Before this one was discovered, the last known Italian commercial rifles were a very small number (roughly 2000) of Beretta M91s produced in 1940. It was assumed that the war had ended all commercial production which was very limited to begin with. Exactly who these very late commercial carbines were intended for is anyone's guess.
Of course, this one is depot marked. I am convinced that literally every possible configuration of Italian Carcano imaginable can, with some effort, be found depot marked.
Even after 75 years, its nice to know there are still new things to discover. Its what makes collecting this stuff so interesting.
Of course, this one is depot marked. I am convinced that literally every possible configuration of Italian Carcano imaginable can, with some effort, be found depot marked.
Even after 75 years, its nice to know there are still new things to discover. Its what makes collecting this stuff so interesting.