2017年6月21日 · The difference is that a BM59 is basically an M1 in 7.62x51, with its full-barrel-length gas system that takes a detachable magazine. M1A is a semi M14 with its shorter gas system and operating rod. I'd love to own a BM59, but magazines for the M14/M1A are cheaper and easier to find.

2024年2月22日 · The main difference between a BM-59 and an M1A is their origins. The BM-59 is an Italian-made modification of the M1 Garand, while the M1A is a civilian variant of the M14, which was a direct descendant of the M1 Garand.

The BM59 is an automatic battle rifle developed in Italy in 1959. It is based on the M1 Garand rifle, chambered in 7.62×51mm NATO, modified to use a detachable magazine, and capable of selective fire. [4] Later revisions incorporated other features common to more modern rifles.

2019年5月18日 · I’m looking at buying an unmodified BM 59 paratrooper stock for my M1A but I’m worried about doing the conversion. Has anyone ever done it or seen instructions before? …

2014年4月29日 · M1A fires both more powerful commercial .308 and the .308 NATO (7.62 x 51); the BM59 only shoots the latter and WARNS against firing commercial.308 unless you want to see your receiver turned into confetti.

2021年9月7日 · Robust, reliable and powerful, the Garand served from World War II through Korea and well beyond. Additionally, it spawned the development of the classic M14 rifle, and its civilian-legal sibling, the Springfield Armory M1A rifle. The Italian BM 59 looks both familiar and unique to fans of the M1 Garand and M14 rifles.

2013年7月24日 · This is a 1987 M1A-A1 Bush Rifle, this is the original configuration as shipped in a BM-59 Style folding stock. Stock is in pristine condition as it has spent more time in storage in the safe than with the action in it. Action was mounted in GI fiberglass for general tp and hunting.

2020年8月2日 · Some unique features added to the BM59 were geared towards fighting in extremely cold weather. The Italians added a foldable winter trigger that can be used without the removal of heavy mittens and a bipod to make it easier to shoot while lying in the snow.

2011年8月14日 · I am doing some leg work for a buddy of mine who just purchased a BM59. The rifle has M1A stock, bbl, bolt ect ect. M1 receiver of course. BM59 trigger group.

2005年6月29日 · In the period of 1957 to 1958, Beretta design engineers Vittorio Valle and Domenico Salza developed the BM59 from the basic M1 Garand. It was also recognized that existing M1 Garands could be modified to the BM59 configuration, and this option was made available to countries on a limited budget.