[Carcano]

The original posting was in the military sister board, but since it was found out to be a civilian rifle, I feel it is warranted to repost the thread here. The pictures (appended at the end) may be of interest, since the gun is somewhat rare. Carcano

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PeterS
Germany
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Posted - 09/13/2004 : 11:03:10 AM
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Hi @all,
do someone known this rifle?

Markings:

P: F: WANLOVIST
MALMÖ

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Rev. Two Bands
Posted - 09/13/2004 : 12:03:14 PM
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Looks like an interesting conversion from muzzle-loader to rear-stuffer, a little bit a la Kammarladdningsgevär.
You seem to be mis-reading the name, though - must be Waneqvist or something on those lines.


jorma
Posted - 09/14/2004 : 09:23:00 AM
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At a moment I am looking a book named Swedish weaponry since 1630.
It looks like model 1864 to me.


Pettson
Posted - 09/14/2004 : 6:27:12 PM
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Yes, that would be a civilian version of Hagström's m/1864.
Several smiths made these rifles on order for FSR clubs or individuals. These rifles are marked with the makers name, and lack all military markings. I think Wahlqvist would be the correct name in this particular case.
Nice find.


PeterS
Posted - 09/15/2004 : 4:46:18 PM
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thanks a lot for the responses.
Yes, the rifles have no military markings like my other Kammerladungsgewehr.
I'll take these weekend a closer look to the name of the maker.


PeterS
Posted - 10/07/2004 : 02:46:11 AM
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Originally posted by Pettson
....I think Wahlqvist would be the correct name in this particular case.....
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Hi Pettson,
You are right with the makers-name.

Peter