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 ]

Mar 30, 2023 · In 1962, the Italian military adopted the BM-59, and with that, Beretta went to work converting the existing .30-cal. M1s to magazine-fed, select-fire BM-59s in three models: the 9.7-lb. Ital...

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.

Sep 7, 2021 · Developed and manufactured by Beretta and selected as Italy’s service rifle in 1959, it remained so until it was replaced by Beretta’s 5.56mm NATO AR70/90 near the end of the Cold War-era. Italian reserve units and naval units used the BM 59 even longer.

Oct 25, 2017 · Two Beretta engineers, Vittorio Valle and Domenico Salza, began work in 1957 on what would become the BM-59. Prototypes were ready in 1959, trials were run in 1960, and by 1962 the new weapon was in Italian military hands.

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.

May 6, 2021 · The BM 59 took the classic and proven M1 Garand to the next level during the Cold War. This box magazine-fed battle rifle marks one of the peak achievements of the historic Garand design.

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...

Dec 5, 2017 · While it may look like an M14, Italy’s first 7.62 NATO-chambered Beretta BM59 battle rifle had a genesis of its own.

Beretta/Springfield BM-59 Full Automatic Battle Rifle, Class III/NFA Fully Transferable Machine Gun, Serial Number "X000169", with Extra Magazines Manufacturer: Beretta Pietro Model: BM 59-Rifle