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zouavexx
08-17-2002, 11:30 AM
I had no more than 15 seconds to look at it, before I left for Buffalo yesterday... At first glance, the rifle looks great for a UFIXEM! All parts are there, except for the trap in the buttplate. A very nasty looking Bayonet is attached at the front of the rifle. :)

Like I said I only took it out of the box and looked at it before I shoved it back in and took a 9 hour trip to Buffalo (a story for another thread)...

It has a very interesting carving in the stock, I will take pictures when I get back home. The carving is a giant hammer and sickle with a star that covers almost all of the right side of the buttstock... It is very deep and professional looking... Some Albanian Communist spent a lot of time on it.

I would rather it didn't have the carving as its an Italian rifle, but then again, it is a testament to the history of what this rifle has been thru. I think I may paint the carvings red ala Neilwest ;)
whos2kno
08-17-2002, 11:40 AM
I think there is going to be a lot of people jealous of you.
I would like to see it when you get home.
whos2kno
Jericho
08-17-2002, 03:01 PM
Sounds like a interesting history... Keep us posted on your progress and lets see some pics when you get home... have a safe trip :bye:
neilwest
08-17-2002, 03:57 PM
1. very Nice. I think your getting hooked on them UFIXEMS. They are fun to put back together and teach you a great deal about the gun at the same time.

2. I too have a Carcano 38 Carbine I got from Century today. It was a UFIXEM and is completely intact except the buttplate.

http://album.gunsnet.net/data/tammywest/full_90_p2757.jpg
zouavexx
08-18-2002, 12:33 PM
I really am hooked!
Thanks for all your encouragement :)
smittylite
08-18-2002, 05:17 PM
It has a very interesting carving in the stock, I will take pictures when I get back home. The carving is a giant hammer and sickle with a star that covers almost all of the right side of the buttstock... It is very deep and professional looking... Some Albanian Communist spent a lot of time on it.


History, each one has its own, gotta love it!
REDSTAR
08-18-2002, 05:21 PM
Damn itallians have 20 parties, I wouldn't doubt it if it was a commie italian. Cant wait to see it. 9 hours :eek: !!
HerrdoktorSchuetzengruvin
08-18-2002, 09:12 PM
There's a 91/38 at a local dealer that has a Byzantine Cross carved into the left buttstock.

That ones on my "to get" list.
RetVet
08-19-2002, 10:18 AM
That ones on my "to get" list.
Better not wait too long. Might be on someone elses "get list" too! Then you'll have to add it to your "shit of luck" list.;)