Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Auction Company is pleased to present this incredible semi-automatic rifle today for a penny-start auction, this is the James River Armory BM59!
According to the owner, this example is in New Old Stock condition!
According to the owner, this example is in New Old Stock condition!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: James River Armory
Model: BM59
Serial: BM0579
Caliber: 7.62x51mm Nato / .308 Winchester
Finish: Park
Barrel Length: 23 1/2" To The End Of The Combined Flash Suppressor/Grenade Launcher
Optics/Sights: Winged Protected Blade Front with Adjustable Aperture Rear
Stock/Grips: Smooth Walnut Stock with Foldable Bipod
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard / The top of the receiver is marked, “7.62MM BM59 JAMES RIVER ARMORY BURGAW, NC 1123”. The bolt catch is marked “P.B.BM-59”. The top of the bolt is marked “D-28287 P.B.”. The side of the Winter Trigger is marked “PB. BM-59”. The left side of the grenade launcher sight is marked “PB BM59”. The right side of the front sight is marked “PB BM59”. The bottom of the Bipod Lug is marked “PB BM59”. The front of the Gas Block is marked “PB BM59”. The left side of the buttstock is marked, “BM59 / PB ”. The buttpad is marked, “P.BERETTA ITALY”.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
Contents:
This example will ship with a black hard carry case, one magazine and other contents pictured above! (Note: the included sealed package dates to November 1998)
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Model: BM59
Serial: BM0579
Caliber: 7.62x51mm Nato / .308 Winchester
Finish: Park
Barrel Length: 23 1/2" To The End Of The Combined Flash Suppressor/Grenade Launcher
Optics/Sights: Winged Protected Blade Front with Adjustable Aperture Rear
Stock/Grips: Smooth Walnut Stock with Foldable Bipod
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard / The top of the receiver is marked, “7.62MM BM59 JAMES RIVER ARMORY BURGAW, NC 1123”. The bolt catch is marked “P.B.BM-59”. The top of the bolt is marked “D-28287 P.B.”. The side of the Winter Trigger is marked “PB. BM-59”. The left side of the grenade launcher sight is marked “PB BM59”. The right side of the front sight is marked “PB BM59”. The bottom of the Bipod Lug is marked “PB BM59”. The front of the Gas Block is marked “PB BM59”. The left side of the buttstock is marked, “BM59 / PB ”. The buttpad is marked, “P.BERETTA ITALY”.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
After World War II, Italy adopted the US-designed M1 Garand rifle in .30-06 Springfield (7.62×63mm) and also manufactured it under license. 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. To meet these requirements, Beretta designed the BM 59, which was essentially a re-chambered M1 Garand modified to be mag-fed and to accept a removable 20-round magazine, folding bipod, and a combined flash suppressor/rifle grenade launcher.
The original military variation was also capable of selective fire. The BM 59 was adopted in 1959 and served with Italian, Argentinian, Indonesian, and Moroccan armies. The earliest BM 59s in Italy were manufactured from U.S.-manufactured M1 parts, including re-chambered barrels. 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 that is manufactured to legal Semi Auto BM59 specs. Each rifle comes with 1-20 round magazine.
The original military variation was also capable of selective fire. The BM 59 was adopted in 1959 and served with Italian, Argentinian, Indonesian, and Moroccan armies. The earliest BM 59s in Italy were manufactured from U.S.-manufactured M1 parts, including re-chambered barrels. 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 that is manufactured to legal Semi Auto BM59 specs. Each rifle comes with 1-20 round magazine.
Basically, this is Beretta's variation of an M-14 rifle, but it is lighter and faster handling. It also produces less recoil due to the built-in suppressor/grenade launcher, and although it carries all of the power and performance of the 7.62 Nato ( .308 Win ) round, it is also one of the historical significance of originally built around an M1 Garand
Contents:
This example will ship with a black hard carry case, one magazine and other contents pictured above! (Note: the included sealed package dates to November 1998)
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
Handgun Standard Shipping with Insurance $50.00
Long Gun Standard Shipping with Insurance $70.00
Any orders placed with magazines that are not compliant with your state, county, or city regulations will not ship with your order.
