Semi automatic 7.62x51 rifle with a 17" 4150 4 groove barrel. It comes with a 8620 machined billet receiver and has a beautifully refinished European walnut stock. These rifles are meticulously handbuilt, bolts are hand-lapped, and all rifles …

BM-62 7.62x51 NATO Caliber Mag Fed Semi-Auto "Tanker" 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.

This semi-automatic rifle proved itself well during World War II, but in the late 1950s it was considered outdated and obsolete and the Italian military also wanted a new rifle chambered for the NATO-standard 7.62×51mm round.

Jun 21, 2024 · While a precious few select-fire BM-59s were imported to the U.S. prior to the 1968 ban on overseas machine gun parts, the American consumer market was left hungry for this updated box-fed "spaghetti Garand." That was until the semi-auto BM-62 and BM-69 sporters were introduced.

Jun 21, 2024 · Perhaps the pinnacle of the post-WWII M1 Garand was the Beretta BM 59 series rifles, and only about 2,000 commercial BM 62 variants were imported to the U.S. in the 1980s.

Without a BM62 muzzle break and bipod, the carbine version is closer to a Scout Rifle, but with a few extra pounds to mitigate recoil. Add $225 for an installed Sadlak scope mount.

In the last 12 months there is great demand for a Beretta BM 62 and most rifles. The Price for a Beretta BM 62 has increased in cost by $0.00 in 2025 compared to 2024. Estimated New and Used Values for a Beretta BM 62 Values are based on a basic model with no options or colors.

Apr 27, 2015 · The Beretta BM62 was a civilian version of the Italian Military's Beretta BM59. The BM59 was based off of the U.S. M1 Garand rifle but used a detachable box magazine, was capable of select fire, and came standard with a grenade launching sight and bipod attached.

The BM59 Model 62 has gained recognition among collectors and enthusiasts for preserving the rugged aesthetics and design elements of the BM59 family, while also offering a unique piece of Cold War-era firearm history in a civilian-friendly configuration.

Acquired from San Francisco Gun Exchange in 1981, based on the Italian M1 Tanker Garand, this shorty 38 1/2" (overall length) is very accurate and powerful, has great balance and is very well made. The bore is shiny and bright. The rifling is sharp and deep. There is no erosion.