[Slamfire]

Wish I picked up a Carcano. The WW2 generation hated them, so they were cheap for a very long time.

Handled them, I guess I let other people's opinions sway me too much and I did not buy.

It would be interesting to compare to other 1890 designs.

Basically all bolt gun actions became obsolescent once the M1898 action was perfected. There were service rifle actions developed later, but the 98 action was still the best. At least in my opinion.

The other variations, including the Carcano, they worked well enough that they were kept in service.