German Carcano
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Dankrez28
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Certainly looks like a Krieghoff 8mm designated for the Volksturm, there is a Forgotten Weapons Video that provides an overview for this rifle. Its definitely real, wouldn’t say it post war, but could of certainly been used post war. Photos of the receiver are the same to compare. It looks good to me IMHO. I also like the crude front sight, shows how desperate weapons manufacturing became in late 44-45. Only thing I don’t like is the stock, looks to be replaced possibly
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Looks real, though its in poor shape. Stock is trashed and the bolt looks like it may be stripped (or possibly replaced).
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The 7.9mm Carcano
I criticized Ian for his HK pistol video, so I think it is only fair to give him credit for his German Carcano video. Its pretty good, and it gives me an excuse to talk about these at some length which is something I have been meaning to do. I do have a few corrections and additions to what...
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