Who Was the importer and Model of this?

[tal35]

I got this from a friend and I dont see any springfield markings on it. Can anyone tell me more about it? It is a pretty nice BM59 , not sure if there is any particular sub model of it? Here are some pics

[Frenchkat]

Copied this from a post on Battle Tested forum:

Here is most of an email I sent to the buyer of my BM62:
Here are a few links for BM59 information:
www.gunsmagazine.com/bm59/GCA0283.pdf
www.smallarmsreview.com/pdf/Berettatypee.pdf
Copy and paste this address:
stevespages.com/pdf/beretta_bm59.pdf
It will take a while to download, but it is the Beretta factory
4-language brochure for the BM59 that Reese sells for $15.
I'd save a copy of each of these, especially the last one - if you can
get it to download, it oftentimes takes a while or fails.
The 4 main variants of The BM59 series are the BM59, BM59E/BM59SL, BM62,
and BM69. There are sub-models of each, but here are the main
distinguishing characteristics.

BM59:
Only made in select-fire except for a very few early export samples and
US-made SAI models.
Gas cylinder is bipod cut and has provision for gas cut-off to launch
rifle grenades on almost all models (except "Mark I").
Bipod cut gas cylinder and stock.
Rubber butt pad with hatch for cleaning kit ALWAYS.
Provision for select fire, even on most semi-automatics.
Beretta "Tri-Compensator" muzzle device, either 5" or 7" long.
Most Italian military rifles were remanufactured Garands, there are a
few "holy grail" rifles that are factory Beretta semi-auto
remanufactured Springfield rifles. These bring over $3,000 when
encountered, and I think there are only 6 known imported.
There were several military variations of this model, it was offered
worldwide as both new and remanufactured with a variety of options.

BM59E/BM59SL:
These are M1 Garands modified by shortening the barrels, op rods, rear
handguard, butt stock, etc., about 1/2" to convert from .30-06 (7.62X63)
to 7.62 NATO (7.62X51, 1/2" = 12.7 MM). Additionally, the trigger group
and receiver were heavily modified for detachable magazines and a
different spring guide was installed.
The original BM59SL was semi-automatic only and nearly identical in
appearance to the Garand, the BM59E adds a rubber butt pad, muzzle
brake, and select-fire capability. Many "BM59SL" models appear to be
fitted with brakes and butt pads, and not all "BM59E" models are select
fire. In other words, a "BM59E" and "BM59SL" could be identical.
The Sarco kits are believed to have originated in Argentina and seem to
be a combination of BM59SL and BM59E, all appear to come with brakes and
butt pads but not all were select fire - the stock cuts are a tip-off
even if the parts aren't included, and a pin is different (solid on the
semi and hollow on the select-fire).
Rubber butt pad should have a hatch for the cleaning kit, the same as
the standard BM59.
No provision for bipod due to retention of the standard Garand gas
system.
As far as I know, all BM59E and BM59SL models are re-manufactured
Garands except for some new ones assembled by SAI.
These models is the kissing cousin of the "Tipo II" 7.62 Garand
conversions done in Italy. In fact, the op rods, barrels, and rear
handguards are interchangeable between the 3 models.

BM62:
Finger groove fancy stock, with no provision for cleaning kit (solid
stock).
No provision for bipod on gas cylinder or stock.
Non-compensating muzzle device, although and standard BM59 device may be
fitted (drop-in).
At least 2 different types of rubber butt pads, without cleaning kit
hatch.
Always semi-auto.
Manufactured by Beretta specifically for export, all US examples were
imported by Berben.
The only factory variations are in the butt pads.
Marked ".308W" for caliber.

BM69:
Based on the BM59 "Mark I" these were made for civilians and imported in
1969.
Unique gas cylinder that is bipod cut but does not have provision for
gas cut-off.
May be fitted with a bipod.
May be fitted with either a 5" Tri-Compensator or 'BM62' muzzle device.
Varying rubber butt pads, sometimes a "Shotgun" type sometimes BM59
military type.
All US examples were imported by the same company, but I don't recall
the name.

Any FACTORY semi-automatic BM59 type rifle should have a serial number
below 4,000, whether it is a Beretta or SA, Inc. All of the Beretta
"semi-auto" receivers were numbered this low, perhaps below 3,000. This
includes all SAI BM59 variations, Beretta BM62s, and Beretta BM69s.
"Fake" BM59s almost always have Garand gas cylinders, no muzzle device
or a rudimentary flash hider, standard Garand steel butt plates, and
'high' serial numbers.
Most (all but the 6 early examples) in the US were manufactured by
Springfield Armory, Incorporated, using left over Beretta parts. The
heels may be stamped "Beretta" or "Springfield" depending on who did the
most work, SAI finished Beretta receivers and did not manufacture any
new ones.
With SAI/Reese selling parts for many years, it is common to see BM62
and BM69 rifles "militarized" with Tri-Compensators, bipods, cut-off gas
cylinders, etc. This is generally seen as detracting from the collector
value of the gun but shouldn't detract from shootability aside from the
added weight of accessories.
The wooden folding stocks marketed for the M14 by SAI and Reese Surplus
originated on the BM59.
Most parts interchange across the board for the entire BM series. A
BM59 Tri-Compensator drops onto a BM62, stocks mostly interchange, most
mechanical parts are the same.
Most parts are marked "P B BM59" even if fitted to other BM series
rifles.
All factory BM series receivers - Beretta or SAI - are forged by Beretta
in Italy. SAI finished some raw and/or semi-finished receivers in
Illinois.
Firing pins are standard Garand, extractors are unique for magazine
clearance.
Recoil springs are available from Wolff Springs
( http://www.gunsprings.com/ ).
All trigger group parts (hammer, trigger, sear, safety, trigger guard,
etc.) are standard Garand, except the obvious magazine catch parts.
As far as I know, all factory BM series rifles have stripper clip guides
and accept standard NATO 7.62 stripper clips. In fact, this is how the
Italians loaded them, the rifles were only issued with 1 magazine!
Because of this, magazines are a bit rare and pricey - starting at
around $75 and working their way to over $100 each. With that said,
Sarco sells used ones for substantially less, but they might not be
pretty.
All factory magazines have chrome followers as far as I know. Some may
be encountered with plastic followers, these are 'aftermarket' but I
think used some factory parts.
It is possible to modify a BM series rifle to use standard M14
magazines, but it requires fabrication of a front magazine catch and
modification of the rear magazine catch.
BM59 magazines are larger than any other 7.62 NATO rifle's magazines and
don't fit into most magazine pouches.
The "Israeli FAL magazine pouch" available from http://gunthings.com/
for $5 are said to work well with BM59 magazines.
As far as parts, your main sources are Reese Surplus
( http://www.reesesurplus.com/ ), Gun Broker, and "Andy in
Italy" ( ghostkill@libero.it ). Please be aware that Reese is "Out of
BM59 parts" but they may have small parts if you ask specifically for them. I'd suggest a 5" "BM69" Tri-Comp ($49) for your new rifle, its a drop-in and fantastic compensator and flash hider.
From my understanding, the main parts that break are the same as on
Garands - firing pins and extractors.
http://www.machinegunboards.com/for...php?showforum=7 is a
dedicated BM59 message board, although it is slow the guys there can
help with a lot of parts, information, and advice.

 

You might have a 62/69.  I did notice you receiver is cut for the selector switch.

[tal35]

the download needed a username and password

[Frenchkat]

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