Springfield Armory BM59 7.62×51 Semi-Auto Rifle 1989 Collector Grade RARE
SOLD FOR: $2,825.00
LSB#: LSB250726MN041
Make: Springfield Armory
Model: BM59 Built on a Springfield BM 59 receiver
Serial Number: 0000310
Year of Manufacture: 1989 Verified with Springfield
Caliber: 7.62×51 NATO
Action Type: Semi-auto, 20 round detachable box magazine fed
Markings: The receiver is marked “7.62mm BM59 SPRINGFIELD ARMORY 0000310”. The clip latch, op rod and magazine catch are marked “P.B. BM59”. The winter trigger is marked “PB-BM59.T.A.Pc”. The bi-pod, gas plug and gas block are marked “PB BM 59”. The front sight “BMB”. The butt pad is marked “P.BERETTA ITALY”.
Barrel Length: 23.5” with the rifle grenade launcher.
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade set between two protective wings. The rear sight is a fully adjustable aperture sight set between two protective wings. The front sight also has the rifle grenade ladder sight.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The wood stock has a semi-pistol grip, metal nose cap with sling loop, metal nose cap connected to the barrel and gas tube, two divots for the bipod feet, underside swiveling sling loop, and a hard rubber butt pad with a two hole storage compartment. The length of pull is 13”. The wood shows scattered minor lines and compressions. With the most notable being where the bi-pod feet contact the stock. The flanks of the stock show discoloration. There are no visible chips or cracks. The butt pad shows some rub wear from use with no chips or cracks. Overall the stock is in Very Good+ condition.
Magazine Quantity & Condition: 1x 10 round box magazine in Excellent condition.
Type of Finish: Parkerized
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is defined. There is no visible erosion in the bore. The bore shows minor fouling throughout. In this writer’s opinion, this bore rates 9/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 99% of its metal refinish. The exterior shows some minor marks from use and handling notably on the gas block. The bolt shows minor rub wear on the friction surfaces. The markings are clear and the screw heads are sharp. Overall this rifle is in Very Good Plus condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This rifle includes the magazine, bi-pod, and leather sling.
Our Assessment: Following the Second World War Italy’s industrial base was in shambles, including their arms factories. Like the armed forces of many other nations that were devastated by the war, the Italian armed forces procured American surplus arms in the form of M1 Garands to rearm themselves. These remained the standard arm of the Italian armed forces until it became apparent that an upgrade to a 7.62 NATO cartridge capable rifle was necessary to stay on even footing with its other NATO allies. Italy was still a poor nation in the late 1950s so the full-scale adoption of something like the FAL or G3 was out of the question. Instead, some engineers at Beretta came up with a solution that would utilize the M1 Garands Italy had on hand. The rifles were rechambered to 7.62 NATO, set up to take detachable magazines, fitted with bipods and a rifle grenade launcher/flash hider, and reworked to be select-fire. These new rifles were designated as the BM59. The BM59 would serve Italy from its introduction in 1959 into the 1990s when it was replaced by a much more modern 5.56 rifle. Numerous parts kits and semi-automatic versions were later imported into the United States. This example was built on a Springfield BM59 receiver and includes all the standard BM59 features and even includes the winter trigger for use with heavy gloves. Other notable enhancements of the BM59 over the M1A were a better magazine that was faster and easier to reload, and unlike the M1A or Garand, the clip latch functions as a bolt catch and release making reloads even faster. In my humble opinion, the BM59 is everything the M1A wished it could be!
This is a rare, beautiful condition, collector grade BM59. Please see our high quality photos via the link and best of luck with your bidding!!!-R.L.
