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BM59: The Italian M14

BM59: The Italian M14

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Published on October 25, 2017
Duration: 14:07

This video delves into the history and features of the BM59 rifle, an Italian adaptation of the M1 Garand. Developed by Beretta engineers Vittorio Valle and Domenico Salza, the BM59 modernized the M1 Garand for selective fire and magazine feeding. Key upgrades include a caliber change to 7.62mm NATO, a shortened barrel, a 20-round box magazine, an integrated bipod, and provisions for grenade launching. The rifle saw service with the Italian military and was exported to several countries. A semi-automatic civilian variant, the BM62, was also produced, and a limited number of select-fire BM59s were imported into the US before the 1968 Gun Control Act.

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