Beretta BM59
B A T T L E R I F L E S
Caliber
.308 Win
In Service
1959-present
Type
B A T T L E R I F L E S
About this weapon
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. Later revisions incorporated other features common to more modern rifles.