Italy's Battle Rifle: Story of the Mannlicher-Carcano Series of Rifles

History of the Italian Mannlicher-Carcano series of rifles. Various models discussed through history and illustration. The most common to rare models illustrated. Accoutrements to include bayonets, slings and other related items are illustrated. Grenade launchers, cartridges and other related ephemera. Period photographs of the armed Italian soldier to include magazine covers and postcards. Full color mannequins of WWI/WWII Italian soldiers and equipment illustrated. Many collectors and researchers have contributed to this work. 400+ full color pages except for black and white photos. Updated and expanded volume from 2012. Digital copy that can be used on electronic device or capable of being printed (on one's own) from the purchased digital copy.