Carcano mystery

Mattj4867 · July 9, 2018, 06:13 PM

Hi all. I am new to Carcanos and snagged one at the LGS for $100. I am a little concerned about it because the bore is misaligned with the barrel. This rifle is from 1899 and the barrel is marked Tubata which is a process to fix damaged rifling. Does anyone have any knowledge about this? I will be taking this to a gunsmith, just wanted some thoughts

Here are pics
https://imgur.com/a/Wu4enQQ

mete · July 9, 2018, 06:32 PM

Is that war time production ? Maybe that somehow balances the forces of their gain twist rifling .

Scorch · July 11, 2018, 06:43 PM

Tubata means it was lined.

Jack O'Conner · July 12, 2018, 06:55 AM

The Carcano was never considered a top notch military rifle but Italians fought with it in north Africa, Greece, and Albania. Lee Harvey Oswald owned one with a cheap scope and was reputed to have done the shooting in Dallas when JFK was murdered. I know of no custom rifle makers who use this action as their base. But I wish you good luck with your new rifle.

Jack

Scorch · July 13, 2018, 01:06 AM

While the 1891 Mannlicher-Carcano action is strong enough (PO Ackley had trouble blowing one up), they are about as attractive as mud wattle, and no aftermarket parts are available for them. About 35 years ago I re-stocked and re-barreled one to 35 Remington for a customer, probably the first and last custom Carcano I will ever see.

July 9, 2018, 06:13 PM	#1
Mattj4867 Member Join Date: January 17, 2017 Posts: 85	Carcano mystery Hi all. I am new to Carcanos and snagged one at the LGS for $100. I am a little concerned about it because the bore is misaligned with the barrel. This rifle is from 1899 and the barrel is marked Tubata which is a process to fix damaged rifling. Does anyone have any knowledge about this? I will be taking this to a gunsmith, just wanted some thoughts Here are pics https://imgur.com/a/Wu4enQQ

July 9, 2018, 06:32 PM	#2
mete Senior Member Join Date: June 14, 2004 Location: NY State Posts: 6,575	Is that war time production ? Maybe that somehow balances the forces of their gain twist rifling . __________________ And Watson , bring your revolver !

July 11, 2018, 06:43 PM	#3
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 15,248	Tubata means it was lined. __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Summit Arms Services

July 12, 2018, 06:55 AM	#4
Jack O'Conner Senior Member Join Date: July 11, 2005 Location: Manatee County, Florida Posts: 1,976	The Carcano was never considered a top notch military rifle but Italians fought with it in north Africa, Greece, and Albania. Lee Harvey Oswald owned one with a cheap scope and was reputed to have done the shooting in Dallas when JFK was murdered. I know of no custom rifle makers who use this action as their base. But I wish you good luck with your new rifle. Jack __________________ Fire up the grill! Deer hunting IS NOT catch and release.

July 13, 2018, 01:06 AM	#5
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 15,248	While the 1891 Mannlicher-Carcano action is strong enough (PO Ackley had trouble blowing one up), they are about as attractive as mud wattle, and no aftermarket parts are available for them. About 35 years ago I re-stocked and re-barreled one to 35 Remington for a customer, probably the first and last custom Carcano I will ever see. __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Summit Arms Services