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2 FINNISH MARKED M38 CARCANO BOLT ACTION CARBINES.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:150.00 USD Estimated At:300.00 - 500.00 USD
2 FINNISH MARKED M38 CARCANO BOLT ACTION CARBINES.
1) Cal. 7.35 Carc. S# P7138. Bbl. 21". Right side of bbl. has 1939 date in both Roman & standard numerals. Mismatched number on stock. Top of bbl. has Terni arsenal marking. Left side of bbl. has boxed Finnish "SA" army marking & serial. Top of rear sight marked "CAL 7.35". Fixed rear sight. Rounded blade front sight. Beech stock w/ left side sling provisions. CONDITION: beech stock shows scattered dings & handling marks. Metal retains 60% arsenal blue w/ mag fading to gray, scattered edge wear & light oxidation. Good bore w/ some frosting & light pitting but strong rifling. (23-1971/MJC). 2) Cal. 7.35 Carc. S# S4934. Bbl. 21". Matching number on stock. Right side of bbl. has 1939 date. Top of bbl. has Terni marking & boxed Finnish "SA" army stamp. Left side of bbl. has serial & crossed rifle marking. Bolt will not go forward properly & will likely require attention. Top of fixed rear sight marked w/ boxed Finnish "SA" & CAL 7.35 markings. Tall blade front sight. Beech stock set w/ left side sling provisions. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: original M38 folding bayonet w/ scabbard marked "L23479" on spine. Blade appears sharpened & scabbard shows overall flaking enamel w/ some pitting. CONDITION: refinished stock w/ added varnish, a repaired chip at rear of receiver, a 1 1/2" crack behind upper tang, scattered dings & handling marks. Metal is mostly a dull gray patina w/ some oxidation & scattered traces of arsenal blue finish. Fair bore that may clean up better. (23-2001/MJC). ALL CURIO. $300-500.