THU MAR 5, ITALIAN WWII MOSCHETTO MODELLO 38 CARCANO CARBINE, GARDONE VT 1940, VERY SHARP!

In excellent all matching condition and not import marked, we have a fine example of the scarce Italian Army Modello 38 Carbine….the Special Troops Carbine.  this example was made by  Gardone Val Trompia in 1940.  They were intended for issue to engineers, artillery troops and Caribinieri, among others.    This example was produced in 1940 and certainly saw service in the Italian campaign and possibly North Africa.  They are rarely seen here in America except in turd condition and import marked, so this is something of a find.  Surprisingly, while not expensive, decent original condition Italian Service Rifles are a bit elusive to locate and we rarely get such nice examples in the office.