Carcano Ammunition - Reduction Cartridges, Chamber Adaptors and Auxiliary Cases

If all else fails, with regard in obtaining Carcano ammunition, there are alternatives available: Reduction cartridges, chamber adaptors and auxiliary cases. Basically this amounts to "rechambering" the rifle to a more popular caliber without permanently altering the rifle.

6.5x52 Carcano
Manufacturer/Source Round Description Cost
Alex Inc. .22LR Hollow Point & 6.5mm Lead Cap
(available on custom order)		 "Cap Adapter" is loaded with a .22LR Hollow Point which fires and merges into a 6.5mm lead cap. Similar to the original Italian (and Austrian) military "training" design, me thinks.  
MCA The range of MCA products is not known at this time.
Lothar Walther (Germany) 4mm M 20 Centrefire Insert cartridge and miniature rifled barrel section. For indoor use up to 5 meters.  

7.35x51 Carcano
Manufacturer/Source Round Description Cost
Alex Inc. .32 ACP
(aka 7,65 mm Browning)		 Reduction Cartridge
(experimental offer)		 US$18.00 (retail) plus US$2.00 S&H
Old Western Scrounger .32 ACP
(aka 7,65 mm Browning)		 Reduction Cartridge
(This reduction cartridge is, in fact, manufactured by Alex Inc.)		 US$17.95 (dealer)
US$22.25 (retail)

Prices and availability are subject to change