In the early days of NATO, Italian gunmaker Beretta was contracted to manufacture M1 Garand rifles using tooling imported from the United States. These rifles were exact copies, but their manufacture would lead to the development of the very similar BM59 produced by Beretta for the Italian military. Designed for the .308 Italian version of the M1. Italian military issue; Made in Italy, 1950's era; Dark mahogany-stained wood; Designed for the .308 Italian version of the M1; 29" total length; 2 lbs., 1 oz.; Country of Origin: Italy; Condition: Used, in good shape