Tromboncino M28

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The Moschetto di Fanteria Modello 91/28 con Tromboncino was a version of the Italian Carcano M91 Carbine bolt-action rifle, modified to fire grenades. Introduced in 1928 the weapon was intended to provide Royal Italian Army infantry with light indirect fire support without the lengthy set up time of a dedicated mortar. The result was a system that used a single-shot muzzle loaded grenade launcher barrel fastened to the right side of the carbine, with the rifle trigger linked up to the device. To operate it the rifle bolt was removed from the Carcano and installed into the grenade launching device, and a cartridge chambered. When fired the bullet was captured before reaching the grenade, while the following exhaust gases were used to propel the projectile from the barrel. The advantages of this system were that unlike contemporary rod-style rifle grenade types the system did not damage the rifle barrel, allowing it to be used independently as a normal service weapon - additionally, the grenade could be fired with standard ball ammunition. Despite this the weapon was considered impractical due to its weight, production cost, and the time taken to transition from rifle to grenade launcher, leading to the system being retired by 1934.

Battlefield V
The Tromboncino M28 is a bolt-action carbine set to be featured in Battlefield V. It is to be the reward for completing the weekly challenges some time after week five of the third chapter of Tides of War, Trial By Fire. The weapon is to be used by the Medic class.