The BM59 is an automatic battle rifle developed in Italy in 1959. It is based on the M1 Garand rifle, chambered in 7.62×51mm NATO, modified to use a detachable magazine, and capable of selective fire. [4] Later revisions incorporated other features common to more modern rifles.

These BM59 rifles are manufactured on Brand New J.R.A. M1-Garand / BM-59 Receivers, and feature a combination of new condition U.S. Military and Beretta parts. They also feature a new U.S. made barrel and are manufactured to legal Semi Auto BM59 specs. Each rifle comes with 1-20 round magazines.

BM-59 .308 Caliber Mag Fed Semi-Auto "Grade A " Rifle, With 1-20 round Mag, New Barrels on J.R.A. New Gen II CNC Billet Cut All Steel Receivers that are heat treated to proper Mil-Spec, by James River Armory.

BM-59 Rifle This semi automatic rifle is chambered in 7.62x51 and is built on a Grade A Berretta parts kit. The BM59 is the final version of the M1 Garand. With U.S. assistance the Italian government began manufacturing the Garand rifle in the late 1950’s.

May 7, 2024 · Classic battle rifle aesthetics meet modern functionality with the rare BM-59 chambered in 7.62 NATO, a favorite of collectors and gun enthusiasts alike. This Italian-manufactured M1 Garand model boasts several unique features that set it apart from any other military surplus firearm in today's market.

Mar 30, 2023 · Every service rifle that has ever been adopted by any military has gone through some kind of design development evolution that paved the way from prototype to acceptance and production. Nowhere...

These BM59 rifles are manufactured on Brand New J.R.A. M1-Garand / BM-59 Receivers, and feature a combination of new condition U.S. Military and Beretta parts. They also feature a new U.S. made barrel and are manufactured to legal Semi Auto BM59 specs. This rifle blends the M1 Garand , M14 & BM 59 all in one rifle that is mag fed in .308 caliber.

May 14, 2020 · Developed by Beretta for the Italian Army, the BM 59 is a classic looking 7.62mm battle rifle. Of interest to shooters, collectors and history buffs the BM 59 is an interesting contemporary of the FN FAL, G3, MAS Mle 1949/56, M14 and Soviet AKM.

James River Armory has spent the last two years developing a billet (not cast) receiver, and is building these rifles on those. There are three versions of BM-59’s available: The ITAL model, which was the standard issue for the Italian military.

Decades ago, when Beretta was producing the BM59 semi-auto based on the battle-proven M1 Garand rifle, the result was a modestly handsome specimen that was a reliable shooter chambered for the 7.62x51mm NATO round and capable of good accuracy.