1940 Terni Carcano 6.5x52mm Guild Quality Custom Build *Beautiful*
Price: $600
(Or Best Offer)
+ $40 shipping
Listed by: @national-armory · National Armory
Posted: Sep 10, 2026
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Description
MANUFACTURER: TERNI
MODEL: 1891 CARCANO
YEAR MANUFACTURED: 1940
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: ITALY
SERIAL NUMBER: AG6438
ISSUED BRANCH: ROYAL ITALIAN ARMED FORCES
CONFLICT DEPLOYMENT: WORLD WAR II
ARMORY/INSPECTION MARKS: 1940 TERNI PRODUCTION MARKINGS
CALIBER: 6.5X52MM CARCANO
CAPACITY: 6 ROUNDS
BARREL LENGTH: 30.60"
RIFLING: 4-GROOVE, GAIN-TWIST PATTERN
OVERALL LENGTH: 42.50"
LENGTH OF PULL: 15.75"
OPERATING SYSTEM: MANUALLY OPERATED, 6-ROUND EN-BLOC CLIP-FED
ACTION: BOLT ACTION
TRIGGER: SINGLE TRIGGER
IRON SIGHTS: FRONT BLADE WITH REAR NOTCH SIGHT
STOCK: GUILD-QUALITY CUSTOM LAMINATED SPORTING STOCK WITH SCULPTED MONTE CARLO-STYLE COMB, PISTOL GRIP
GRIP: SCULPTED INTEGRAL PISTOL-GRIP WRIST
FIREARM FINISH: AGED MILITARY METAL FINISH CONTRASTED BY HIGH-GLOSS STOCK
CONDITION: VERY GOOD, METAL RETAINS AGE, PATINA, AND FINISH WEAR WHILE THE CUSTOM STOCK PRESENTS STRONGLY
ADDITIONAL FEATURES: 1940 TERNI ACTION, BESPOKE LAMINATED SPORTING STOCK
WHAT’S INCLUDED: RIFLE
This 1940 Terni Carcano is a genuinely distinctive guild-quality custom sporting rifle built around a wartime Fucile Modello 1891 action. Chambered in 6.5x52mm Carcano and now configured with an approximately 21.50" barrel, the rifle has been transformed from its original military form into a compact, purpose-built sporting arm with strong European custom-gun character. The result is a rifle that combines historic Italian military steel with deliberate hand-shaped stockwork and a much handier field profile than the original long-rifle configuration.
The custom work immediately sets this rifle apart. Its laminated stock is deeply sculpted through the wrist and comb, with flowing grain, contrasting laminate lines, a pronounced sporting profile, and a polished finish that gives the rifle the presence of a bespoke continental hunting arm. The shortened barrel dramatically changes the balance and handling of the original Model 1891 platform, while the slim fore-end and clean sporting lines make the entire build feel intentional rather than simply altered. This is a complete custom treatment built around the Carcano action, not a basic surplus cut-down.
Underneath that craftsmanship remains one of Italy’s most historically significant military actions. The Carcano’s turn-bolt system feeds from its distinctive six-round en-bloc clip, a design that served the Italian armed forces through colonial campaigns, World War I, and World War II. This example’s visible 1940 Terni date places its military core at a pivotal point in Italian arms production, just as the Italy entered the Second World War. That wartime origin gives this custom rifle a historical foundation that no purpose-built commercial sporting action could duplicate.
What makes this rifle compelling is the quality of the transformation. The original military action and barrel have become the foundation for a refined sporting rifle with a sculpted pistol grip, raised comb, contrasting laminated construction, streamlined fore-end, and carefully finished surfaces. Rather than erasing the rifle’s history, the custom work frames it differently: wartime Italian steel remains plainly visible above a stock built to showcase both grain and form. Serial AG6438 and the surviving period markings keep the rifle anchored to its 1940 Terni origin while the custom craftsmanship gives it an identity entirely its own.
This is the kind of rifle that rewards a second look. From across the room it presents as a beautifully proportioned custom sporting rifle; up close, the 1940 Terni action reveals the military pedigree underneath. The combination of a WWII era receiver, classic six-shot action, period steel, and guild-quality laminated stockwork makes this a genuinely distinctive crossover piece for the collector who appreciates both historic military arms and traditional custom gunmaking. Old-world military bones, serious craftsmanship, and one hell of a silhouette, exactly the sort of one-off rifle that refuses to blend into the rack.
***Please see pictures for condition and wear***
SHIPPING INFORMATION:
IF THE ITEM YOU PURCHASE IS C&R ELIGIBLE, WE WILL ACCEPT A C&R LICENSE
WE TRY TO SHIP FIREARMS THE SAME DAY PAYMENT/FFL IS RECEIVED.
WE SHIP TO ALL 50 US STATES
IF YOU WANT INSURANCE FOR THE FINAL BID AMOUNT PLEASE SELECT “OTHER”
PAYMENT OPTIONS:
*MONEY ORDER
*CERTIFIED CHECK
*CASHIER’S CHECK
*CREDIT CARD (3% FEE)
*IF PAYING BY CHECK PLEASE MAKE CHECK OUT TO: NATIONAL ARMORY
Layaway is available on purchases of $749.99 and above, see Additional Terms of Sales for details.
BIDDING PROCEDURES:
IF YOU BID ON A GUN AND DECIDE TO CANCEL YOUR BID WE ARE UNABLE TO DO THAT FOR YOU PER GUN BROKER’S POLICY. IF THE AUCTION ENDS AND NO OTHER BIDS HAVE COME IN ON THAT GUN AND YOU STILL DO NOT WANT IT YOU WILL BE SUBJECT TO A 20% RESTOCKING FEE
SALES TAX:
PURCHASES ARE SUBJECT TO SALES TAX
STATE & LOCAL LAWS:
CHECK YOUR LOCAL LAWS PRIOR TO BIDDING. IT IS THE BUYER’S RESPONSIBILITY TO KNOW IF HE/SHE CAN LEGALLY OWN A FIREARM BEFORE PLACING A BID.
DISCLAIMER
All pre-owned firearms offered by National Armory are thoroughly inspected by our on-site gunsmith to ensure they are in proper working condition. While test firing may or may not be conducted, all firearms are evaluated for basic function and safety. It is solely the buyer’s responsibility to be familiar with and comply with all federal, state, and local laws regarding firearm ownership and accessory restrictions, including but not limited to magazine capacity and prohibited features. All sales are final.
MODEL: 1891 CARCANO
YEAR MANUFACTURED: 1940
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: ITALY
SERIAL NUMBER: AG6438
ISSUED BRANCH: ROYAL ITALIAN ARMED FORCES
CONFLICT DEPLOYMENT: WORLD WAR II
ARMORY/INSPECTION MARKS: 1940 TERNI PRODUCTION MARKINGS
CALIBER: 6.5X52MM CARCANO
CAPACITY: 6 ROUNDS
BARREL LENGTH: 30.60"
RIFLING: 4-GROOVE, GAIN-TWIST PATTERN
OVERALL LENGTH: 42.50"
LENGTH OF PULL: 15.75"
OPERATING SYSTEM: MANUALLY OPERATED, 6-ROUND EN-BLOC CLIP-FED
ACTION: BOLT ACTION
TRIGGER: SINGLE TRIGGER
IRON SIGHTS: FRONT BLADE WITH REAR NOTCH SIGHT
STOCK: GUILD-QUALITY CUSTOM LAMINATED SPORTING STOCK WITH SCULPTED MONTE CARLO-STYLE COMB, PISTOL GRIP
GRIP: SCULPTED INTEGRAL PISTOL-GRIP WRIST
FIREARM FINISH: AGED MILITARY METAL FINISH CONTRASTED BY HIGH-GLOSS STOCK
CONDITION: VERY GOOD, METAL RETAINS AGE, PATINA, AND FINISH WEAR WHILE THE CUSTOM STOCK PRESENTS STRONGLY
ADDITIONAL FEATURES: 1940 TERNI ACTION, BESPOKE LAMINATED SPORTING STOCK
WHAT’S INCLUDED: RIFLE
This 1940 Terni Carcano is a genuinely distinctive guild-quality custom sporting rifle built around a wartime Fucile Modello 1891 action. Chambered in 6.5x52mm Carcano and now configured with an approximately 21.50" barrel, the rifle has been transformed from its original military form into a compact, purpose-built sporting arm with strong European custom-gun character. The result is a rifle that combines historic Italian military steel with deliberate hand-shaped stockwork and a much handier field profile than the original long-rifle configuration.
The custom work immediately sets this rifle apart. Its laminated stock is deeply sculpted through the wrist and comb, with flowing grain, contrasting laminate lines, a pronounced sporting profile, and a polished finish that gives the rifle the presence of a bespoke continental hunting arm. The shortened barrel dramatically changes the balance and handling of the original Model 1891 platform, while the slim fore-end and clean sporting lines make the entire build feel intentional rather than simply altered. This is a complete custom treatment built around the Carcano action, not a basic surplus cut-down.
Underneath that craftsmanship remains one of Italy’s most historically significant military actions. The Carcano’s turn-bolt system feeds from its distinctive six-round en-bloc clip, a design that served the Italian armed forces through colonial campaigns, World War I, and World War II. This example’s visible 1940 Terni date places its military core at a pivotal point in Italian arms production, just as the Italy entered the Second World War. That wartime origin gives this custom rifle a historical foundation that no purpose-built commercial sporting action could duplicate.
What makes this rifle compelling is the quality of the transformation. The original military action and barrel have become the foundation for a refined sporting rifle with a sculpted pistol grip, raised comb, contrasting laminated construction, streamlined fore-end, and carefully finished surfaces. Rather than erasing the rifle’s history, the custom work frames it differently: wartime Italian steel remains plainly visible above a stock built to showcase both grain and form. Serial AG6438 and the surviving period markings keep the rifle anchored to its 1940 Terni origin while the custom craftsmanship gives it an identity entirely its own.
This is the kind of rifle that rewards a second look. From across the room it presents as a beautifully proportioned custom sporting rifle; up close, the 1940 Terni action reveals the military pedigree underneath. The combination of a WWII era receiver, classic six-shot action, period steel, and guild-quality laminated stockwork makes this a genuinely distinctive crossover piece for the collector who appreciates both historic military arms and traditional custom gunmaking. Old-world military bones, serious craftsmanship, and one hell of a silhouette, exactly the sort of one-off rifle that refuses to blend into the rack.
***Please see pictures for condition and wear***
SHIPPING INFORMATION:
IF THE ITEM YOU PURCHASE IS C&R ELIGIBLE, WE WILL ACCEPT A C&R LICENSE
WE TRY TO SHIP FIREARMS THE SAME DAY PAYMENT/FFL IS RECEIVED.
WE SHIP TO ALL 50 US STATES
IF YOU WANT INSURANCE FOR THE FINAL BID AMOUNT PLEASE SELECT “OTHER”
PAYMENT OPTIONS:
*MONEY ORDER
*CERTIFIED CHECK
*CASHIER’S CHECK
*CREDIT CARD (3% FEE)
*IF PAYING BY CHECK PLEASE MAKE CHECK OUT TO: NATIONAL ARMORY
Layaway is available on purchases of $749.99 and above, see Additional Terms of Sales for details.
BIDDING PROCEDURES:
IF YOU BID ON A GUN AND DECIDE TO CANCEL YOUR BID WE ARE UNABLE TO DO THAT FOR YOU PER GUN BROKER’S POLICY. IF THE AUCTION ENDS AND NO OTHER BIDS HAVE COME IN ON THAT GUN AND YOU STILL DO NOT WANT IT YOU WILL BE SUBJECT TO A 20% RESTOCKING FEE
SALES TAX:
PURCHASES ARE SUBJECT TO SALES TAX
STATE & LOCAL LAWS:
CHECK YOUR LOCAL LAWS PRIOR TO BIDDING. IT IS THE BUYER’S RESPONSIBILITY TO KNOW IF HE/SHE CAN LEGALLY OWN A FIREARM BEFORE PLACING A BID.
DISCLAIMER
All pre-owned firearms offered by National Armory are thoroughly inspected by our on-site gunsmith to ensure they are in proper working condition. While test firing may or may not be conducted, all firearms are evaluated for basic function and safety. It is solely the buyer’s responsibility to be familiar with and comply with all federal, state, and local laws regarding firearm ownership and accessory restrictions, including but not limited to magazine capacity and prohibited features. All sales are final.
Details
- Category:
- Rifles
- Make / Manufacturer:
- Terni
- Model:
- 1891 Carcano
- Caliber / Gauge:
- 6.5x52mm Mannlicher/Carcano
- Action:
- Bolt action
- Condition:
- Very good
- Barrel length:
- 21.5"
- Capacity:
- 6
- Year of manufacture:
- 1940
- FFL transfer:
- FFL required
- Offers:
- Considered
- Payment Methods:
- Credit Card, Cashier's Check, Certified Check, Personal Check, Money Order
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