Data Quality88%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the bolt-action rifles category.
01 / Overview
Carcano
Category
Country
Production
1891–1945
Quantity
5,000,000
Unit Price (current)
$163.527↗ 922% inflation · 1965→2025
Original Price
$16 (1965)
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
BOLT-ACTION RIFLES · PRE-WWI / INDUSTRIAL AGE
29
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
85
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
$163.527
Original: $16 (1965)
Inflation: +%922
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the bolt-action rifles category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
- First Production Year1892
- Service Entry Year1894
- DesignerSalvatore Carcano
- Weight (Empty)3.9 kg
- Currently In ServiceNo
- Notable UsersItaly, Finland, Germany (Volkssturm), Japan (Type I)
◈Cartridge & Calibre5MOD.5
- Cartridge6.5×52mm Carcano
- Calibre6.5 mm
- Case Length52 mm
- Calibre Class6.5 mm
- Bullet Weight9.5 g
▣Operation3MOD.3
- Action TypeBolt Action
- Feed SystemClip
- Magazine Capacity6
◇Ballistics3MOD.3
- Muzzle Velocity630 m/s
- Muzzle Energy1,880
- Sighting Range2,000 m
◆Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
- Barrel Length780 mm
- Rifling Twistright-hand progressive 19.25-8.25 in
- Rifling Grooves4
- Sight TypeQuadrant rear sight
- Iron SightsYes
▤Features1MOD.1
- Bayonet LugYes
⬢Production & Cost4MOD.4
- Total Production5,000,000
- Production Start1892
- Production End1945
- Unit Cost16 USD
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1881First deployment: Mahdist War
- 1891Production started
- 1945Production ended
135
years in service
54
years in production
5,000,000
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country no longer actively operates it. 21 countries retired it.
04 / Conflicts
CARCANO · CONFLICTS SERVED IN20% win·7% loss
Total Conflicts
15
Victories
3
Ongoing
0
Losses
1
2011Libyan Civil War—→1998–1999Kosovo War—→1990–Tuareg rebellion (1990-1995)—→1975–1990Lebanese Civil War—→19581958 Lebanon crisis—→1946–1949Greek Civil War—→1943–1945Italian Civil WarDecisive victory→1939–1940Winter WarDecisive victory→1937–1945Second Sino-Japanese War—→1926–1928Northern ExpeditionDecisive victory→1924–Second Zhili–Fengtian War—→1922–First Zhili–Fengtian War—→1920–Zhili–Anhui War—→1920Vlora War—→1919–1922Greco-Turkish WarDecisive victory→
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
05 / Operators
Operator Countries21country
06 / MASS Score
BOLT-ACTION RIFLES RANKING Bolt-Action Rifles · Pre-WWI / Industrial Age
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
163BOLT-ACTION RIFLES29PRE-WWI / INDUSTRIAL AGE · BOLT-ACTION RIFLES130ITALY · ALL WEAPONS14PRICE · BOLT-ACTION RIFLES973PRICE · ALL WEAPONS162PERFORMANCE/PRICE · BOLT-ACTION RIFLES
ⓘ Rankings are within theBolt-Action Riflescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
A bayonet lug is a metal fitting on the barrel or muzzle of a firearm that provides a mounting point for a bayonet.
A bolt action is a type of firearm action that requires the user to manually cycle the bolt to load and eject cartridges. It is uncommon in pistols.
A removable container holding multiple rounds of ammunition, used to replenish a pistol's chamber.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
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