Year | March 1891 |
Weapon Type | Infantry Rifle |
Origin & Designer | Italy/Carcano |
Numbers Produced | 900.000 |
Crew | [@crew] |
Calibre | 6.5mm (6.5x52) |
Elevation | [@elevation] |
Traverse | [@gun_traverse] |
Cartridge Weight | [@cartridge_weight] |
Round Weight | 162gr (10.5g) |
Barrel Length | 780mm |
Overall Length | 1.285mm |
Grenade Types | [@grenade_types] |
Mount | [@mount] |
Combat Weight | 4.07 kg |
Operation | Bolt Action |
Cooling System | [@cooling] |
Sights | Front Blade & Adjustable Rear |
Feed | 6 Round Internal Magazine |
Practical Rate of Fire | 6 r.p.m. |
Maximum Rate of Fire | 12 r.p.m. |
Blank Cartridge | [@blank_cartridge] |
Muzzle Velocity | 700 m/s |
Fuel Capacity | [@fuel_capacity] |
Minimum Range | [@minimum_range] |
Effective Range | 500m |
Maximum Range | 3.200m |
Armour Penetration | [@armour_penetration] |
Bayonet | Modello 91 Bayonet |
Traction | [@traction] |
Variants | [@variants] |
Notes | The Modello 91 was the standard infantry rifle issued to Italian troops. It was first adopted by the Italian army in 1892 and served through two world wars. It could carry six rounds of ammunition which were held in an integral magazine. It was a reliable rifle and used by Italian troops on all fronts. |