What is a rifle with Terni printed on it that looks like a bolt action military rifle and what kind of shells does it use and what is it worth?

Answer 1

Terni is the location of an Italian government arms manufacturer. You probably have some type of Mannlicher. Since various models were made from 1891 through the second world war and beyond, it could take several different cartridges. If you really want to know, find every thing written on the gun, including descriptions of any symbols like the crown I suspect is over RE Terni. Then go to www.antiqueguns.com and post a COMPLETE description in the WWI-WWII section. If you want the experts there to suggest a value, be sure to include the condition of the gun either using the NRA standard grades or as a percentage of original finish. However, I doubt if any old Italian bolt action military rifle would be worth more than $150 unless it was in like-new condition. For a collector who is a right-wing conspiracy buff, if the rifle is a certain type with certain markings, it might have incidental value. The rifle found on the floor at the Texas Book Depository after John Kennedy was shot was a Terni Rocca rifle- 6.5 cal, serial number c2766, with crown markings. It is referred to as a Mannlicher. It is a clip fed bolt action military rifle circa late '20's. I've dry fired one of those three times in 7 seconds. The Kennedy/Connally bullets were fired in 8.3 seconds. This is what gives it added value- assassination debates and exhibitions.