My Beretta BM59... Help Identify By SN

[Skywalker]

Anyone knowledgable with the BM59 Beretta. I've read that some were made from welded receivers and others are modified Garands and even M14 parts as well. I have never gave it much thought but would be nice to properly identify what I have. Low serial number and PB stamped all over it except left side of receiver that says NY. Help me out if you have the knowledge of these guns and there is just to much on the web for me to know. I've had it for 12 years and my friend had it much longer. Some have the bipod and grenade launcher and even a winter trigger. Mine has none of those things. https://www.dropbox.com/sh/xmywtfcuw...vZre5p3wa?dl=0

[SideShow Bob]

I?ve wanted a real Beretta BM59 since I shot one in the Mid 1980s. But never had a chance to own one.
Now JSA are reproducing them at a decent price, but can no longer get magazines for them here legally.

https://aimsurplus.com/james-river-a...-59-308-rifle/

[Skywalker]

Thanks Bob. I love the gun and and will never let it go. I have 7 mags with it and glad I have them or would be SOL. The SN on my gun is in 2,xxx and I would love to learn its not a modified one but a real Beretta. Its really almost mint condition with a little damage to the but plate. I hope someone will take the time to help me determine if its all PB or what it really is.

I?ve wanted a real Beretta BM59 since I shot one in the Mid 1980s. But never had a chance to own one.
Now JSA are reproducing them at a decent price, but can no longer get magazines for them here legally.

https://aimsurplus.com/james-river-a...-59-308-rifle/

[bnred9]

I know nothing about these but DROOL on your pics. That is one nice looking rifle.

[Skywalker]

Thanks bud and I appreciate that.

I know nothing about these but DROOL on your pics. That is one nice looking rifle.

[Martinjmpr]

I remember when they first started importing those in the 1980's. Weren't there two similar rifles, the BM-59 and the BM-62? And I thought the BM-59's were converted Garands while the 62's were an all new rifle, or am I remembering that wrong?

[soupsandwich]

Love the rifle! My BM59 was the sweetest shooting 7.62 I've ever owned, still regret selling it :-(

[Skywalker]

I dind't say it in my post but I was told from my buddy I bought this from it was a BM59 Model 62. With you mentioning the 1980's this gun is from that period from time my friend said he first fount it himself. I think its a true Beretta through and through but I don't know anything and would just enjoy an expert telling me what I have. I'd like to by the bipod but don't want to take away from the value by doing something incorrect.

I remember when they first started importing those in the 1980's. Weren't there two similar rifles, the BM-59 and the BM-62? And I thought the BM-59's were converted Garands while the 62's were an all new rifle, or am I remembering that wrong?

[Hummer]

That really is a beautiful rifle you have. I'm curious what the markings on the heel of the receiver are on your rifle? I think the original Italian made Beretta semi autos were assembled by Springfield Armory. P. Beretta and Springfield Armory should be stamped on the top of the receiver along with the serial number. M1 conversions would have "CAL 30 M1" crossed out. Google images shows several variations.

[Skywalker]

Hummer, this is helpful. Now I'm feeling pretty good. There is no Springfield on this rifle anywhere all PB. I just added pictures for you to the above link or here again: I see now MOD 62. BERBEN CORP NY NY is a good indicator. Thoughts? THis is not a modified anything I'm thinking... all PB original? https://www.dropbox.com/home/Beretta%20BM59 This is looking to be what I have and in this range of SN's with several thousand ever imported and talks of this butt pad and mine is of course damaged but I think it gives it character. I've never fired it and my buddy never fired it and quite frankly, I'd say it has never been fired. All mags are scratch free and are all PB stamped as well. Not a scratch even on the followers. http://www.machinegunboards.com/foru...showtopic=8539

That really is a beautiful rifle you have. I'm curious what the markings on the heel of the receiver are on your rifle? I think the original Italian made Beretta semi autos were assembled by Springfield Armory. P. Beretta and Springfield Armory should be stamped on the top of the receiver along with the serial number. M1 conversions would have "CAL 30 M1" crossed out. Google images shows several variations.