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Carcano 91/24
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Carcano91/24

Bolt-Action Rifles · Italy · 1924
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Carcano91/24

Carcano 91/24
Carcano 91/24 Photo: Unknown authorUnknown author or not provided · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Accuracy
65
Effective Range
60
Reliability
75
Stopping Power
55
Durability
80
Ergonomics
50
Optics-Readiness
30
Calibre Versatility
40
Build Quality
70
Cost-Effectiveness
85
Origin Italy
CategoryBolt-Action Rifles
EraInterwar Period
In service1924
Operators18 countries
Data Quality88%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
61
Bolt-Action Rifles MASS Rating
18/34
Interwar Period
175/308
All-Time
Bolt-Action Rifles · 10 axes scored
Accuracy
65
Effective Range
60
Reliability
75
Stopping Power
55
Durability
80
Ergonomics
50
Optics-Readiness
30
Calibre Versatility
40
Build Quality
70
Cost-Effectiveness
85
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the bolt-action rifles category.
01 / Overview
Carcano 91/24
Country
Production
1924–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
BOLT-ACTION RIFLES · INTERWAR PERIOD
18
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
88
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
61
bolt-action rifles category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the bolt-action rifles category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General4MOD.4
  • First Production Year1924
  • Service Entry Year1924
  • Weight (Empty)3.8 kg
  • Currently In ServiceNo
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
▣Operation7MOD.7
  • Action TypeBolt Action
  • Fire Modessingle-shot
  • Select FireNo
  • Feed SystemClip
  • Magazine Capacity6
  • Trigger Typesingle-stage
  • Safety Typemanual bolt safety
◇Ballistics2MOD.2
  • Muzzle Velocity635 m/s
  • Sighting Range2,000 m
◆Barrel & Sights7MOD.7
▤Construction5MOD.5
▲Production & Cost1MOD.1
  • Production Start1924
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1924Production started
102
years in service
0
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country no longer actively operates it. 18 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
📖 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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