Armaguerra Mod. 39 rifle
| Armaguerra Mod. 39 rifle | |
|---|---|
6.5×52mm Mannlicher–Carcano, 7.35×51mm Carcano | |
| Action | Short recoil |
| Effective firing range | 270 m (300 yd) |
| Feed system | 6 round integral magazine, loaded with a clip |
The Armaguerra Mod. 39 is an Italian semi-automatic rifle designed by Gino Revelli, the son of Abiel Bethel Revelli, who is known for the
Fiat-Revelli machine gun and Glisenti Model 1910 pistol.[1] Two versions of the rifle exist; one in 6.5x52 and the other 7.35×51mm.[1]
Genesis and development
The weapon was designed by Francesco Nasturzio and Gino Revelli, the son of the brilliant Abiel Bethel Revelli. It was positively tested by the
Breda Mod. 1935 PG and ordered 10,000 unit to the Società Anonima Revelli Armiguerra of Genoa
.
The gun took its name from the Telegraphic Code of Company, Armaguerra. In 1938 the Italian army had established the transition from 6.5 mm × 52 mm to the more lethal 7.35 x 51 mm Carcano. In this caliber were constructed the Carcano Mod. 38 and the Armaguerra Mod.39.
With the entry of Italy into
atm
compared to 2,500 atm of 7.35 x 51 mm Carcano cartridge). It went into production close to 1943, when the capitulation of Italy limited the production to a few hundred units.
References
- ^ ISBN 0-89689-241-7.