Fall 2024 Premier Firearms & Militaria Auction
October 31st, November 1st, 2nd, & 3rd, 2024
This auction will feature an outstanding collection of items spanning multiple categories including Modern, Military, Sporting, & Antique firearms & militaria! Below is just a small grouping of select highlights from the massive offering to be featured in this upcoming sale!
EARLY, FULLY TRANSFERABLE BERETTA 7.62 NATO BM59 SELECT FIRE RIFLE
03-1744
Cal. 7.62 NATO
S# X000197
Bbl. 19”. Heavily resembling a crossover between the M-1 Garand & the M-14, the Italian BM59 is a creature all to itself. Bridging the gap between the 2 systems we have the receiver style of the M-1 Garand with detachable mag. capabilities of the M-14 in the 7.62 NATO cartridge. Housed in a hardwood stock w/ matching bbl. shroud & pistol grip. It has an interesting muzzle brake, sometimes referred to as a Tri-comp, doubling as a grenade launcher, also including a folding grenade sight system. A folding bipod providing over 11″ of clearance, folds tightly under the forearm of the stock when not employed. The front sight is a protected blade style w/ a rear peep sight that is micro adj. for both windage & elevation. The receiver is designed to be top loaded utilizing stripper clips even though it utilizes a detachable 20 rd. proprietary box mag. The fire control selector is located on the front left side of the receiver w/ designations A-S for automatic & semi-automatic. Left rear portion of the receiver marked “SPRINGFIELD ARMORY’. Extreme rear of the receiver on top marked “P. BERETTA – 7.62MM BM59 – GARDONE VT – ITALIA – X000197”. Right side charging handle. Folding Winter trigger. Safety is located internally at the front of the trigger guard. Left side folding carry handle at center point of balance, between sights. Shoulder stock utilizes a rubber buttpad. Sling swivels front & rear.
NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT MG REQUIRING BATF TRANSFER BEFORE TAKING POSSESSION. FULLY TRANSFERABLE.
STATUS: MODERN CLASS III
