Original Antique Italian Moschetto Modello 1891 / 1924 Carcano Carbine by Torre Annunziata Dated 1897 - Serial UZ640 Headgear The breech block pin also

The breech block pin also is missing the extension that holds it in place

Landsman was a designation given to enlistees prior to boot camp during World War I

The shell has a presentation plaque reading:

as a Temporary Captain he was awarded a Bar to his M

Original Antique Italian Moschetto Modello 1891 / 1924 Carcano Carbine by Torre Annunziata Dated 1897 - Serial UZ640 Headgear The breech block pin alsoOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very interesting variant of the Carcano Musketoon Carbine, the Moschetto Modello 1891 1924 (Musketoon Model 1891 1924), the first example that we have ever had. It began its life as the earlier full length Fucile Modello 1891 (Rifle Model 1891), however in 1925 Italy started conversion of the Modello 1891 to be shortened as per Circular No. 59 dated January 29, 1925. This order specifically says the