The Model 1891 Carcano Rifle
a detailed developmental and production history
$161.55
- Hardcover
320 pages
- Release Date
27 May 2016
Summary
The Carcano Rifle: A Comprehensive History of the Italian Model 1891
This book offers a complete historical overview of the Italian Model 1891 Carcano rifle and its variants, which served as Italy’s standard service rifle during both World War I and World War II. It meticulously details each major component of the weapon, comprehensively exploring the development of every variant.
A dedicated section focuses on the identification of all known markings, including those found …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780764350818 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0764350811 |
| Author: | Giovanni Chegia, Alberto Simonelli, Ralph Riccio |
| Publisher: | Schiffer Publishing Ltd |
| Imprint: | Schiffer Publishing Ltd |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 320 |
| Release Date: | 27 May 2016 |
| Weight: | 1.91kg |
| Dimensions: | 279mm x 216mm |
About The Author
Giovanni Chegia
Giovanni Chegia was born in Cagliari (Sardinia) in 1951 and now lives in Genoa with his family.
Alberto Simonelli was born in La Spezia in 1961; he owns a company that specializes in repairs and restoration of all-wheel drive vehicles.
Ralph Riccio is a retired U.S. Army officer who has authored, co-authored, and translated a number of books dealing with Italian military subjects, as well as authoring books on Irish military subjects. He lives in Pennsylvania with his wife Charlene. Ralph Riccio has authored several books dealing with Italian and Irish military subjects. Previous works have focused on larger equipment such as armored vehicles and artillery; the author capitalizes on his knowledge of Italian military history and equipment with this latest offering.
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