08-05-2014, 02:55 PM
Further research has shown that the Carcano, unlike many other military rifles, did not have available front sight blades in varying heights, to compensate for rifles no longer shooting at their original muzzle velocities.
Here is an additional photos of the Carcano front sight:
Below are shown replacement blades for a 6.5mm Swedish Mauser.
Here is an additional photos of the Carcano front sight:
Below are shown replacement blades for a 6.5mm Swedish Mauser.
Mr. HILL. The right rear portion of his head was missing. It was lying in the rear seat of the car. His brain was exposed. There was blood and bits of brain all over the entire rear portion of the car. Mrs. Kennedy was completely covered with blood. There was so much blood you could not tell if there had been any other wound or not, except for the one large gaping wound in the right rear portion of the head.
Warren Commission testimony of Secret Service Agent Clinton J. Hill, 1964
Warren Commission testimony of Secret Service Agent Clinton J. Hill, 1964