Eaton's Carcano

[purple]

Without provoking a lot of commentary on the safety of these, what is the going price for one nowadays? I have one which belonged to a great uncle which I have been hanging on to for sentimental reasons, but I'd like to free up some space for another piece.

I've never shot this rifle and don't plan to, but I know that he popped a bear with it in Saskatchewan at one point in time. He came out fine, but the bear did'nt, so I assume that it is safe. The bore is quite pristine and the rifle appears to have been re-blued/re-finished at some point. It has the set triggers with a checkered pistol grip and "6.5mm" stamped on the bbl. It is missing a couple of parts for the mag, the follower spring and spring housing.

 

[BadgerDog]

Without provoking a lot of commentary on the safety of these, what is the going price for one nowadays?

With thanks to Andy, there's an excellent article on these rifles in the Technical Articles for Milsurp Collectors and Re-loaders (click here)http://www.milsurps.com/content.php...esearch-for-milsurp-collectors-and-re-loaders

"Myth Busted" - Proof Testing an Eaton Carcano Rifle (click here)http://www.milsurps.com/content.php?r=303-Myth-Busted-Proof-Testing-an-Eaton-Carcano-Rifle

Regards,
Badger

 

[Belzebuth666]

My friend sold a very nice looking Carcano for 200$, never found ammo for it.

 

[desporterizer]

$60-$150

 

[smellie]

I paid $50 for my latest; the one before that was $35 and looked it.

These are so ludicrously underpriced, especially for a great piece of Canadiana, that it is ridiculous. They SHOULD be running about 6 times this.

Carcano action is very strong, ammo is available now, it`s a family piece. Be better all around to take it out and shoot it.

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