This is a rare rifle with only about 1,500 imported. Beretta produced these to be the final step in the evolution of the M1 Garand. The various small parts are marked "PB BM59" with the receiver marked "BM 69 CAL. 308 W SEMIAUTOMATIC/MADE IN ITALY FOR BENET ARMS CO. AFTON VA 22920". Has the same sights as an M1 Garand with a folding bipod mounted on the gas cylinder and a sling swivel at the front left side of the stock and a swiveling sling swivel near the toe. Mounted on a dark smooth walnut pistol grip stock with factory recoil pad. With box numbered to gun and one extra magazine.