Armaguerra Mod. 39 rifle
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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]
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Armaguerra Mod. 39 rifle | |
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Type | Semi-automatic rifle |
Place of origin | Italy |
Service history | |
In service | 1939–1945 |
Used by | Italy Italian Social Republic |
Wars | World War II Italian Civil War |
Production history | |
Designer | Gino Rivelli |
Designed | 1939 |
Manufacturer | Società Anonima Revelli Manifattura Armaguerra |
Produced | 1939–1945 |
No. built | Fewer than 500 |
Specifications | |
Mass | 4.17 kg (9.2 lb) |
Length | 1,170 mm (46 in) |
Barrel length | 600 mm (24 in) |
Cartridge | 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 |
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