Got this one incoming and want to see what you guys think, mainly the liner and paint

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Being that there were so many carcano variants produced I would like to include as much info on this one as possible.

Moschetto Modello 38 or Model 38 carcano carbine.

Caliber- 6.5×52mm
Muzzle velocity- 2067 fps
Recoil force- 9.53 psi
Total length- 36.18 inches
Barrel length- 17.76 inches
Fixed notch sight for 300m

This model was made from 1940-1944 by the following arsenals…

Beretta- approx 210, 000 manufactured
Gardone Val Trompia- approx 1,064,000 manufactured
FNA Brescia- approx 344, 000 manufactured

This particular carbine was made in 1941 by Gardone Val Trompia. All original and matching serial numbers. I just wanted to share my new wall hanger with you guys with some educational info. Thanks for reading.

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Another great picture which makes me laugh.

I would love this 1000 kg "Hermann" bomb to be in my back garden.. :weep:

WW2 1000kg ‘Herman’ Bomb - Sun Wharf, Chatham, Kent.

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Hi everyone, just got this British Enlisted Man’s 1917 pattern cap. It is unmarked (apart from the remains of a WD stamp). I have badged it to the Royal Artillery, as the seller said the badge it came with was not the original.

It is displayed here with a Stokes mortar bomb, a Mill’s grenade, an ammunition pouch, a Princess Mary Brass tin, an SMLE rifle and bayonet, 1917 dated binoculars, a messtin and spoon, a button cleaning stick and razor, a pair of wire cutters, a paybook, a map of Belgium and a flare pistol. Any comments welcome.

Doug

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Hi all. I am not writing this seeking sympathy……………….I should have known better. I sold what I still believe to be display F1 Grenade fuse & handle mounted on a marble base & with the manufacturers logo either side. Basically a desk paperweight advertising the company which I think dated to the 1930’s & had green felt on the base(I have attached photos). I am well aware of the perils of live ordnance not least sending it by post(& the penalties). I examined the whole of the central metal part & it is made from solid metal & has been turned-there is no join. The item was sold in May & there were 2 gendarmes on my doorstep this morning explaining it had shown up on the X-Ray detectors at CdeG Airport. It doesn’t matter whether it was live or not-they think it was. Luckily I have the photos still as the listing is no longer accessible. I think I am in the sh*t……………..any advice would be gratefully received.
Many thanks Rob

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