Cut Away Model 38 Carcano carbine

This rifle was on the last Rock Island auction. Unfortunately I was not the winner of the bid. However, it is a beautiful example of an interesting piece.

It would make a great addition to an Italian or cut away collection.

For more information on Carcano rifles check out these books.

https://www.amazon.com/Model-1891-Carcano-Rifle-Developmental/dp/0764350811/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1471578138&sr=8-1&keywords=carcano

and

https://www.amazon.com/Italian-Small-First-Second-World/dp/0764345834/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1471578324&sr=8-1&keywords=italian+small+arms

and

http://ironlegions.weebly.com/book-on-carcano-rifles-italys-battle-rifle.html