The Italian service rifle adopted to improve upon the 6.5mm Carcano with a more powerful cartridge. Production problems caused Italy to revert to the 6.5mm M91 partway through the war, leaving a mixed-caliber logistics nightmare. Type: Rifle Action: Bolt-Action Caliber: 7.35x51mm Carcano Capacity: 6 Year introduced: 1938, Italy Weight: 211.2 oz Overall length: 40.2" Status: Discontinued Military use: Yes Intended use: Service, Military