The Wizard

M14 You can get a X-Products drum for a M14 you can't for a BM59.

You have to install a M14A1 rear sling swivel on a M14A1 stock.

Why would they need that when there is a indirect grenade sight that comes with the rifle?

The original BM59 slings has three (3) pairs of rivets spaced along their length. Does anyone have any ideas what they are there for?

Has anyone found a readily available (Lowe's, Ace, Home Depot) commercial off the shelf replacement for the BM59 upper butt plate screw. Specific information would be greatly appreciated. Never mind. Found them at Standard Parts.

Since I showed the full auto capabilities of the M14 I thought I would give time to the BM59. Beside this is the BM59 forum. The BM59 on full auto: And here: How about the Alpine: And in the hands of troops:

This is not me but I have short my TRW M14A1 in a simular way: Again not me but shows what can be done with a M14 and X Product 50 round drum:

Short answer is NO! The BM59 is not that popular of a platform for companies to bring out extended or drum magazines for it.

PM me with your email address and I can send you some BM59 manuals (in Italian) that shows the parts.

I have no first hand experience in this area but given the design of the M1 gas cylinder locking screw and that of the BM59 my humble opinion is it ain't go to work.

My BM 59 Ital - Paracadutisti uses the same "needle" as my BM 59 Ital. By the way, the proper name for it is "operating - rod spring guide".

The rifle shown here http://www.sturmgewehr.com/forums/index.php?/topic/14203-wts-pending-beretta-springfield-bm-59-fully-transferable/ has the correct winter trigger. You can tell the trigger and winter trigger by the TA mark on them.

Have you checked with Standard Parts? Also over on FleaBay there was a seller in Italy that I thought had some for sale.

Just received my new in the packaging BM 59 bayonet and scabbard form Classic. Have not open the bayonet and may not open it but scabbard is in excellent condition.

Stgw. 57, It is a M14 not and M15! The M15 was the heavy barreled version and although adopted it was never put into production. It intended role as the squad automatic rifle was first filled by the M14 (Modified) (a M14 with a bipod added) and then the M14A1 (know as the M14E2 before its official adoption). One other thing, it appears you have the wrong trigger and winter trigger on the BM59 Ital Alpine. The trigger and winter trigger should be marked with a TA. They a different than the standard trigger and winter trigger to accommodate the pistol grip. Just remembered I picked up a TA marked winter trigger from Standard Parts awhile back. You might want to check with them if you are interested in correcting your Alpini.