Franchi LF-59
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The Franchi LF-59 is a battle rifle heavily based on the FN FAL
. The weapon shared the same reliability as the FAL but the Italian forces selected the BM-59
.
FN FAL
The Fusil Automatique Léger or FAL is a self-loading, selective fire battle rifle produced by the Belgian armaments manufacturer Fabrique Nationale de Herstal . During the Cold War it was adopted by many North Atlantic Treaty Organization countries, with the notable exception of the United States...
. The weapon shared the same reliability as the FAL but the Italian forces selected the BM-59
Beretta BM59
The Beretta BM59 is an Italian-made rifle based on the M1 Garand rifle, but chambered in 7.62x51 mm NATO, and modified to use a detachable magazine. Later revisions incorporated other features common to more modern rifles.-Development:...
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