| MBT 1925 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Prototype straight-pull bolt-action rifle |
| Place of origin |  Kingdom of Italy |
| Service history | |
| Wars | World War II |
| Production history | |
| Produced | 1925 |
| No. built | 3 [1] |
| Specifications | |
| Cartridge | 6.5x52mm Carcano |
| Action | Straight-pull bolt action |
| Feed system | 6-round en bloc clip, internal box magazine |
| Sights | V-notch |
The MBT 1925 was a prototype straight-pull bolt-action rifle of Italian origin. The rifle is fed by en-bloc clips and chambered for the 6.5x52mm Carcano cartridge. [2]
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The bolt handle on the right side is engaged only when the large, round knob is pushed in, and functions only to retract the bolt. The forward movement of the bolt comes from a mainspring behind the bolt. There is a long, narrow flat plate on the top of the receiver, which has slight fore-and-aft movement.
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