To: norton
Garand design was updated by the Italians... Think of a M14 in 30-06.
I believe it was designated the BM-58. Used to be available back in '70s; Garand gas-operation and 20rnd mag. in 30-06. Wish I'd bought one when they were around.
To: Rights-AND-Responsibilities
The .308/7.62 NATO is the .30-06's ballistic twin.
And the M-14 *is* an updated Garand-type already. The BM-*59* (the 58 was the prototype) is largely pointless.
75 posted on
02/02/2007 1:03:56 PM PST by
Spktyr
(Overwhelmingly superior firepower and the willingness to use it is the only proven peace solution.)
To: Rights-AND-Responsibilities
Someone came up with a shortie as well.
Claimed it was also an Italian variant.
Bump what you said...wish I'd bought one.
202 posted on
02/02/2007 5:11:38 PM PST by
norton
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