Italian carcano

jhaven63 · June 6, 2016, 06:35 PM

i have an Italian carcano the few markings on it im very confused on .. it reads on the receiver right behind or in front of the sight how ever you wanna look at it, reads as follows. 16 then QN3763 then TERNI and then FP
any ideas.

thank you for the help

AL45 · June 7, 2016, 12:43 AM

Terni refers to Terni, Italy which is where the arsenal was located where they were made. I'm not sure about the other marks. I have a Carcano chambered in 7.35mm. It has numerous markings on it which after research I determined that it was sold to Finland and was used by Finland against the Russians. The Fins then sold the rifles to dealers in the U.S. where they were sold to the public. Mine shoots very well but ammunition is hard to find. I started reloading but now components are hard to find as well. If yours is a 6.5mm you will have much better luck finding ammo and reloading. I can't remember the websites, but there is some good information on the internet in regards to the Carcano. Ignore the ones that say the Carcano is junk, because they are actually decent guns. Not worth much, but they tend to function just fine.

AL45 · June 7, 2016, 12:59 AM

FP is the steel vendor code for Ferriere Monterosi (might be misspelled) and the QN3763 is the serial number.

Scorch · June 7, 2016, 02:10 AM

16 is the year of the Fascist Party's rule, IIRC that translates to 1943.

l.cutler · June 7, 2016, 04:09 AM

Anything else you can add? Barrel Length, what kind of rear sight? Pictures would be great.

jhaven63 · June 7, 2016, 10:57 AM

ty for the answers. mypics are to big for the forum

jhaven63 · June 7, 2016, 11:03 AM

I have my grandfathers Armory Gun Co. single barrel , breach loader, it is now minus the stock that was original. i empowered a gunsmith to make a new stock, as the old one was being held together with electrical tape. My father would like it the stock replaced...the shop that was making it went out of business, and now im out of a stock. i also have tried different avenues of getting the old one back. but have been told wont happen..... so.... can anyone make one, i have the rest of the gun. and so far he is out, 250.00 for no stock.

thank you

kilimanjaro · June 7, 2016, 11:55 AM

Bottom line is, the guy is a thief.

File a Small Claims action, get the judgement, and have the Sheriff collect it.

You should get the unfinished stock and the $250, as well as any other costs.

June 6, 2016, 06:35 PM	#1
jhaven63 Junior Member Join Date: June 6, 2016 Posts: 4	Italian carcano i have an Italian carcano the few markings on it im very confused on .. it reads on the receiver right behind or in front of the sight how ever you wanna look at it, reads as follows. 16 then QN3763 then TERNI and then FP any ideas. thank you for the help

June 7, 2016, 02:10 AM	#4
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 15,248	16 is the year of the Fascist Party's rule, IIRC that translates to 1943. __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Summit Arms Services

June 7, 2016, 10:57 AM	#6
jhaven63 Junior Member Join Date: June 6, 2016 Posts: 4	carcano ty for the answers. mypics are to big for the forum Last edited by jhaven63; June 7, 2016 at 10:58 AM. Reason: pics

June 7, 2016, 11:03 AM	#7
jhaven63 Junior Member Join Date: June 6, 2016 Posts: 4	Armory Gun Co. I have my grandfathers Armory Gun Co. single barrel , breach loader, it is now minus the stock that was original. i empowered a gunsmith to make a new stock, as the old one was being held together with electrical tape. My father would like it the stock replaced...the shop that was making it went out of business, and now im out of a stock. i also have tried different avenues of getting the old one back. but have been told wont happen..... so.... can anyone make one, i have the rest of the gun. and so far he is out, 250.00 for no stock. thank you

June 7, 2016, 12:43 AM	#2
AL45 Senior Member Join Date: December 12, 2012 Posts: 754	Terni refers to Terni, Italy which is where the arsenal was located where they were made. I'm not sure about the other marks. I have a Carcano chambered in 7.35mm. It has numerous markings on it which after research I determined that it was sold to Finland and was used by Finland against the Russians. The Fins then sold the rifles to dealers in the U.S. where they were sold to the public. Mine shoots very well but ammunition is hard to find. I started reloading but now components are hard to find as well. If yours is a 6.5mm you will have much better luck finding ammo and reloading. I can't remember the websites, but there is some good information on the internet in regards to the Carcano. Ignore the ones that say the Carcano is junk, because they are actually decent guns. Not worth much, but they tend to function just fine.

June 7, 2016, 12:59 AM	#3
AL45 Senior Member Join Date: December 12, 2012 Posts: 754	FP is the steel vendor code for Ferriere Monterosi (might be misspelled) and the QN3763 is the serial number.

June 7, 2016, 04:09 AM	#5
l.cutler Senior Member Join Date: October 18, 2005 Posts: 275	Anything else you can add? Barrel Length, what kind of rear sight? Pictures would be great.

June 7, 2016, 11:55 AM	#8
kilimanjaro Senior Member Join Date: November 23, 2009 Posts: 3,963	Bottom line is, the guy is a thief. File a Small Claims action, get the judgement, and have the Sheriff collect it. You should get the unfinished stock and the $250, as well as any other costs.