7.62x51. 17.5" barrel. SN: 002495.  Parkerized metal finish with side-folding stock, brown synthetic pistol grip, walnut upper handguard, and flash hider with integrated bayonet lug. Long stroke piston driven gas operated rifle using a rotating bolt lockup and fed by detachable box magazines. Sights consist of T105 pattern rear aperture and front blade with protectors. Manufacturer marks to rear receiver read P. BERETTA/MADE IN ITALY. Left receiver struck MOD. 62. 308 W BERBEN CORP. N.Y. N.Y. Item features standard Italian firing proofs to the right barrel and BM59 marking to the operating rod and flash hider. Imported by Bergen Corp in the 1980s, the BM62 was manufactured by Beretta for the civilian market as a semi-automatic only version of the BM59. Less than 2,000 BM62 rifles were imported into the United States, making them far more scarce than semi-automatic converted BM59 rifles. Lacks magazine. {FFL}

Very Good. Bore is Bright with some residues that should clean to Very Bright with sharp rifling throughout. Metal finish shows some brown flecking on the underside of the flash hider, abrasions to stock, and some scattered scratches. Light handling dents to wooden furniture.