Italian light machine gun with a unique half-magazine that hinged open for loading from stripper clips while remaining attached to the weapon. Notoriously unreliable and complex. Required oiled ammunition. Type: Machine Gun Action: Gas-Operated Caliber: 6.5x52mm Carcano Capacity: 20 Year introduced: 1930, Italy Weight: 220 oz Overall length: 48.5" Status: Discontinued Military use: Yes Intended use: military