Original Antique Italian Moschetto Modello 1891 / 1924 Carcano Carbine by Torre Annunziata Dated 1897 - Serial UZ640 Headgear "On 8 October 1967 his

"On 8 October 1967 his unit was completing a sweep of a suspected enemy base when it encountered an entrenched enemy regiment

originally introduced for the M1877 "Thunderer" Double Action Revolvers

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

The shell has a presentation plaque reading:

Original Antique Italian Moschetto Modello 1891 / 1924 Carcano Carbine by Torre Annunziata Dated 1897 - Serial UZ640 Headgear "On 8 October 1967 hisOriginal 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