Should I convert

[sqlbullet]

I have a Beretta Carcano Carbine in 6.5 Carcano that has been thoroughly bubba'd by the previous owner.  It will shoot 6.5 Carcano fine, but it is no longer of any collector value.

I have been toying with the idea of getting a new barrel for the gun in 10mm.  I think the bolt will work as is.  Not sure what I will need to do to get it magazine feed, but I think I could adapt 1911 mags.

What say you?  Should I make this my next project gun?  The other option I am considering is 7.62X39.

[Smee78]

I think it would be a cool project, if it lost all its value then you might as well turn it into something fun.

[sqlbullet]

Well, here is the plan.

I found a carcano on GB with all the right parts to put mine back to original issue condition.  The one online has a shot out barrel and is missing the internals of the bolt.

So, If I win that one, I can return mine to it's glory as a 6.5 Carcano, and have an action left over to use as the basis for my 10mm project gun.

[Breadman03]

You Sir, are an addict.  I'll be seated next to you at the support group, someday.

[cwlongshot]

Well, here is the plan.

I found a carcano on GB with all the right parts to put mine back to original issue condition.  The one online has a shot out barrel and is missing the internals of the bolt.

So, If I win that one, I can return mine to it's glory as a 6.5 Carcano, and have an action left over to use as the basis for my 10mm project gun.

Did you go anywhere with this?

CW

[sqlbullet]

The guns at auction went for insane prices.  I am back to watching the paper for one local.  I see them from time to time for less than $100.

And I got distracted by the parkerization/cerakoting of my witness.