Moschettieri Del Duce Rifle.  This very rare rifle is one of 200 or so rifles that were specially made for the Moschettieri Del Duce, a special guard unit(of 200 individuals) formed to protect the Duce.  It was made up of Nobles and Officers.  They would give up their rank while in this particular unit as it was a great honor for them to serve.  The model91 cavalry carbine was used as the weapon of choice.  It was darker in color than normal military rifles with silver plating making up portions of the color of the rifle.  It is a very striking and beautiful rifle to look at and must have made a great impression with the Moschettieri dressed in all black as well.  I am honored that my friend allowed me to post his rare rifle.

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Notice the darker finished stock.  The silver plated front barrel band, magazine housing and bolt.  A very striking piece!

Photograph of Moschettieri Del Duce from the fine book "I Moschettieri Del Duce" by Ruggero Bellogi.

The Bustina and Dagger are placed as scale.  Beautiful Rifle!