Italian Garand And BM59 Receiver Re-Marking

[John Ryan]

Italian Garand and BM59 receiver re-marking

 

I am getting parts ready for a project for to have Tim Shufflin convert a Garand receiver to BM 59 and was thinking about duplicating the receiver marking that Italians used to note the caliber change.

 

They removed the “Cal .30 M1” by either milling a band across it or repeating pattern over it.

 

This is the Tippo 2, 7.62 Garand marking which is more of a milled swipe and hand stamped cal conversion

Thanks to the provider of the pic. I can’t remember where I got it.

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http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a51/Rotor_/M1/pix1800876515.jpg

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This is, presumably, the BM59. Instead of a stamping this is engraved or possibly rolled

Thanks to the provider of the pic. I can’t remember where I got it.

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http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a51/Rotor_/M1/BM59heel.jpg

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CAL.7.62mm

P BERETTA

63

 

The remarking on original USGI receiver is added to the flat above the heel and a new # marked below the original in this example. Now adding a ser # is out for me but I would love to find someone to do the marking work.

 

 

Does anyone know anyone who could handle this type of engraving?

 

I have seen lots of laser engravers out there and that result does just not look right to me. I'm looking to go a more traditional route.

 

 

JR

[mikebaker1129]

Pic #2 is a USGI to BM59 conversion marking. I have one that is the same.

Sorry I can't help with an engraver.

[lathehand]

I wonder if Wisconsin Engaving would do it. Google the name to see what they can do.

I have no connection to the company, other than they do engraving work for us on plastic injection molds.

[wjkuleck]

I would tread very carefully here, because altering markings is frowned upon by the BATFE. I would check with the ATF Technical Branch and get a letter.

 

Regards,

 

Walt