I'm right there with you, racerguy. I love the "honest wear" look. As long as it doesn't effect the performance of the rifle, I don't mind it at all. I kinda prefer it, actually.

Fantastic looking rifle, thanks for sharing!

Don't really know much about em, but I've shot them, and I love em!

Hey guys. I usually don't like to post "what do I have" threads. I've figured out what it is for the most part. A Roma Carcano, made in 1917, one of the 2 years that they ran production at that factory. The stock and receiver match, but from the research I have done, I cannot find any information on the stock cartouche itself. I'll post some pictures below of the rifle itself, plus the stock cartouche in question.

If I am erroneous in any of my information above, please correct me! I am hungry for knowledge!
Below are posted links of the pictures, the file sizes are way too large for the standard attachment uploading system on here.

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So, got an interesting story from a vendor at a gun show on some Arisakas with some chopped stocks.  So, his story as to why the stocks were chopped was that near the end of the war the IJA chopped the stocks of the Arisakas in order for women and children able to use them. Since at that time it was looking like the US was about to invade the Japanese mainland.

Now, as far out as this story sounds, I find it to be false. Just to cover up a shitty bubba hack job. Has anyone here ever heard of these occurrences?

Awesome seller. Quick shipment. Nothing but pleased with the product sold.

Thanks! A+

Texas bros, looking to buy a Mosin Nagant crate. Shoot me a PM if you have one and are looking to sell. If you're in the general area, I may be interested in paying shipping costs.

You may email me at dhester91@gmail.com

Beautiful rifle! I'm interested in the origins of that sling as well. Never seen one like that!

ah she's a beauty. wish I could have found that auction before it ended. Would have nabbed that one for sure!