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Mybusa

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Posted: Wed Feb 13, 2008 8:15 pm

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Here are some cartouche markings on an 1891 Carcano that is dated 1896 on the barrel. I think the FAG54 is the redo mark (not sure) but if thats the case I'm surprised that it was rebuilt that late.

What would the S or C in a box and the RIP. stand for?

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Posted: Wed Feb 13, 2008 9:30 pm

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thats a beauty for sure , i know nothing of these rifles but i have seen that rebuild cartouch elsewhere and thats what it was explained as being

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Posted: Wed Feb 13, 2008 9:34 pm

Теперь предлагаем бесплатную ежедневную маммографию!

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You will see the refurb cartouches into the 60s. I have a very nice M41 with a FAT 68 refurb mark.

I have seen the RIP mark before but can't recall the meaning. Airdale might have that one. SW

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Mybusa

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Posted: Wed Feb 13, 2008 9:48 pm

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Yes Don

I thought of that but it was just a thought!!

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Posted: Wed Feb 13, 2008 9:53 pm

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if thats so - what on earth does the FAG mean ? :lol

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Mybusa

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Posted: Wed Feb 13, 2008 10:10 pm

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airdale

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Posted: Wed Feb 13, 2008 10:21 pm

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RIP = Riparazione (Repair)

FAG = Fabbrica d'armi Gardone (Gardone Arms Factory)

SG = Probably the inspectors initials

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Mybusa

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Posted: Wed Feb 13, 2008 10:27 pm

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Posted: Wed Feb 13, 2008 10:31 pm

Теперь предлагаем бесплатную ежедневную маммографию!

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Posted: Wed Feb 13, 2008 10:40 pm

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The Italian military used the Carcano for military competition shooting well into the late 60's.

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