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.

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.

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.

These BM59 rifles are manufactured on Brand New CNC Billet Cut All Steel BM-59 Receivers that are properly heat treated for hardness to Mil Spec, 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.

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.

Mar 30, 2023 · An Italian honor guard armed with BM-59 Ital select-fire rifles in Rome in 1966. The M1 would change very little from there until the end of production in 1957, but then something unexpected...

The BM-59 Rifle was developed in the late 50's to replace the M1 Garand rifles for the Italian Military. The rifles are chambered for the NATO-standard 7.62×51mm round and fed by a BM 59 20 round magazine.

Sep 14, 2023 · Launched by Beretta as a modern battle rifle to be built with M1 Garand manufacturing technologies, the BM59 was a great blend of form, function, and affordability; when the U.S. spent years and millions to develop a battle rifle that only remained in service for less than a decade, Italy put together theirs in a relatively short amount of time ...

Aug 10, 2023 · Page details technical specifications, development, and operational history of the Beretta Model 59 (BM59) Automatic Battle Rifle including pictures. The global defense reference actively compiled since 2003

The Beretta BM 59 is an Italian-made rifle based on the M1 Garand rifle but chambered in 7.62×51mm NATO caliber and modified to use a detachable magazine. The basic BM59 appeared in four major marks.