Developed in Italy in the 1950s and imported by Springfield Armory Inc. The BM-59 bears many resemblances to the American M-14, being a M1 Garand-derived 7.62mm battle rifle with selective fire capability feeding from detachable magazines, but also with some novel features. Blade front and peep rear sights, with a grenade launcher/flash hider and bayonet lug integral to the gas cylinder lock, and a Garand-style gas assembly with flip-up grenade sight and folding bipod. The sight can accept interchangeable range inserts, and is currently equipped for the Energa anti-tank grenade. The receiver is fitted with a selector switch on the left side, a clip guide ahead of the rear sight, a serrated paddle magazine catch and a fold-down winter trigger. Stock is the "Nigerian" style, with two sets of rests for the bipod feet, a socket extending through the upper handguard for a FAL-style carry handle (not included), vertical rear pistol grip, and a rubber covered buttplate with flip-up shoulder rest and an internal compartment. One extra magazine is also included.

Excellent with 97% plus of the original parkerized finish, showing some light handling marks overall. The stock is excellent with some light dings and scuffs. Mechanically excellent. NOTE: This item is registered with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco. Firearms and Explosives as a Machine Gun. It is the sole responsibility of the bidder to understand and comply with relevant federal, state and local laws that regulate or forbid ownership of this item.