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Thanks for the reply. I didn't see the paratrooper stock he didn't have at his store, an don't rememeber if serial # had x on it, I might go look at it again this week The carrying handle was metal with wood handle. What does true Paratrooper stock have on it, didn't they have plastic pistol grip? Rick

I'am also new, Looking to buy a BM59, the one I'm looking at looks just like the one in above post, also has a carrying handle. With the rifle comes 2 mags, a poster, an paratrooper stock. My ? is who made it, have read some other blogs, but still not sure. Was it Springfield, Reese, or Beretta. The leftside of receiver has Springfield arm, an heel has Beretta, Serial # 00184 I think. Owner told it's 1of 200 prototypes, I don't think so after reading blogs in here. Also how can I tell if it's a rewield? Owner wants $2,700 for it. I carryed a auto M14 in nam, but like the looks of the BM59. Thanks for any help Rick