Carcano Bayo

[BucketOS]

I have what I believe to be an 1940 Italian Carcano 1891/38 in 6.5x52mm. I recently purchased some nice en bloc clips as well as a nice bayo with frog and sheath on the EE. When I finally got the gun out to work on it, I noticed right away that the bayo is not going to fit on this gun. I am hoping to get some insight on this rifle from some other 38 owners and see what I need to do to get it set up correctly. I am also curious on what sling would have been mounted to this gun. Any help is appreciated as always.

 

[JasonGTA]

I am no expert but it looks like you are missing the bayonet lug.

 

[mkrnel]

I am no expert but it looks like you are missing the bayonet lug.

Agreed! This is what it should look like when complete -

And this is what's missing -

 

[BucketOS]

Thank you both very much! I will begin the hunt for one!

 

[mkrnel]

Thank you both very much! I will begin the hunt for one!

Go here and they may sell you one - https://w ww.libertytreecollectors.com/productcart/pc/viewCategories.asp?idCategory=28

 

[Bojangles]

Alternate Folding Bayonet.............

 

[Bojangles]

A "Terni" 1938 Carcano is the rifle that was said to have been used by Lee Harvey Oswald to kill JFK. A story surrounded by controversy for over 50 years. A nice addition to your collection.

 

[fredqc]

Strange E (Ellas?) marking on receiver. I would check caliber because it could be for the 6.5 Greek Mannlicher cartridge. 6,5 carcano ammo should fire but with headspace issue.

 

[BucketOS]

A "Terni" 1938 Carcano is the rifle that was said to have been used by Lee Harvey Oswald to kill JFK. A story surrounded by controversy for over 50 years. A nice addition to your collection.

Strange E (Ellas?) marking on receiver. I would check caliber because it could be for the 6.5 Greek Mannlicher cartridge. 6,5 carcano ammo should fire but with headspace issue.

Thank you both as well for your input. I have no books about this rifle, I have not yet had a chance to fire it. Any advice on what sling was used with this rifle?

 

[wbaad]

Go here and they may sell you one - https://w ww.libertytreecollectors.com/productcart/pc/viewCategories.asp?idCategory=28

Liberty tree will not sell firearm parts to Canadians, either direct or indirect
Really sucks

 

[mkrnel]

Liberty tree will not sell firearm parts to Canadians, either direct or indirect
Really sucks

I got some parts from them only about 2 years ago no problem, is this a recent change or did they accidentally let my order slip through?

 

[mrbeil]

I got some parts from them only about 2 years ago no problem, is this a recent change or did they accidentally let my order slip through?

I don't know. I recently bought some LE parts from them. Sometime in the spring

 

[wbaad]

I don't know. I recently bought some LE parts from them. Sometime in the spring

I asked a few times and no go. Maybe I just have to place the order and not ask!

 

[mkrnel]

I asked a few times and no go. Maybe I just have to place the order and not ask!

Yeah, that's what I did, just placed the order, paid and about 3 weeks later got the goods.