The short cavalry carbine version of the Italian Carcano, used throughout WWI and WWII. Extremely compact for a rifle-caliber weapon, issued to cavalry, artillery crews, and rear-echelon troops. Type: Rifle Action: Bolt-Action Caliber: 6.5x52mm Carcano Capacity: 6 Year introduced: 1891, Italy Weight: 192 oz Overall length: 36.2" Status: Discontinued Military use: Yes Intended use: Cavalry, Service, Military