Cacarno Rifle ... Thing (lots of pics)

[NewGunner7.62]

I was giving this rifle from my granddad we both have no idea what it is or where it came from and so i come here for help.

The Ammo

And my little collection.

 

[Andy]

That's what's known on here as a "Cooey Carcano", made by Cooey from surplus Carcano rifles for Eatons between the First and Second World Wars . Fairly common - and interesting.

 

[tetra]

Definitely cool looking rifle.
You have one evil looking cat! Green fire eyes!

 

[NewGunner7.62]

Cool never heard of a "Cooey" Carcano before and i didnt think it was that old the rifling is almost brand new on the thing cant wait to take her to the range.

The cat is Mitsuki and she is pretty much THE master of the house and any one in it.

 

[NewGunner7.62]

Sorry for the double post but anyone know what type of carcano it was and if a military stock could still be fitted to it.

 

[desporterizer]

Sorry for the double post but anyone know what type of carcano it was and if a military stock could still be fitted to it.

It used to be an 1891 rifle & not without a fair amount of work.

 

[camster]

Rebuilt in Toronto, contracted by Eatons for mail order. Had a bad "rep", but that was from folks using the wrong ammo...double set trigger is a give-away!

I learned this from either Andy, or Smellie here on CGN!

 

[NewGunner7.62]

Thank you all for the info on this rifle.
One last question when you say wrong ammo what do you mean did they try and use 6.5x52????? is it safe to use with the modern stuff my granddad used for a hunting trip and be for him his friend used it but nearly shot him self tho (set trigger was worn)