BM59, James River

[Bacarnal]

Just got a James River BM59 Ital Model (Gen 2) in.  Bought it from Atlantic.  Would have bought it from. JR, but they were out of stock on both the IMs' and blems when I wanted to pull the trigger.  Paid just $5.00 more at Atlantic, and they don't charge tax, so I think I'm ahead.  The Gen 2 are made from billet steel, not cast.  Their guarantee seems pretty solid, so I'm happy. 
The finish of the metal is excellent and the Beretta stock is, to me, beautiful.  I really didn't expect a tiger stripe, but was knocked back when I opened the case. Can't wait to fire it!!

[Phosphorus32]

Dang, that is all-around gorgeous  The Cold War era battle rifles are beefy, with their full powered cartridges, and higher capacity magazine; and versatile with one or more of: bipods, grenade launchers. The BM-59 has all of those characteristics. That ought to be fun to take to the range!

[running-man]

Quite a beauty Bruce!  Anytime would be happy to open that box, you made out for certain!!!  I hope she shoots as well as she looks.