Breda Garand

[Orlando]

I finally got around to taking pics of my Correct Danish Contract Breda Garand. All parts are BMB with the exception of the sight cover, aperture and the elevation pinion which is BMR
Even has the very hard to find BMR stamped elevation pinion .Interesting how they took time to stamp each piece

[Orlando]

..........................

[Orlando]

...


..................

[Orlando]

.....................

[Orlando]

...............................

[Orlando]

...................

[1563621]

Now that is sweet! Always wanted one.

[m14brian]

That is way cool. I like the way the parts are each stamped, thanks for posting up the detailed pics!
m14brian

[Duster42]

Nice Breda Garand
Thanks for posting.

[KH223]

How hard are Beretta and Breda Garands to find in the US?

[Orlando]

All correct, they don't come around that often, mixmasters can be found easier

[jimthompson502002]

A very high percentage of Danish-issue Italian-produced M1's in the United States came in via Mel Bishop in Nevada. They were imported using "unique" bills of lading after the early receiver ban. Century Arms acquired the rifles and parts, then ran into a wall when they attempted to bring them into the states. Indeed, even U.S.-produced complete rifles were banned, which is why in the 90's Century had very reasonable parts kits.

Some assemblers/restorers were less patient than others.

The entire misadventure cost the late Mister Bishop his license. Most of the parts kits went to the U.S., receivers stayed up north (Century Arms is a largely Canadian-owned company), and became a depressive factor on the market.

The Danish receivers are one of many nationalities to whom the Italians sold M1's. Worldwide, the last were delivered to organized military alongside late BM.59's in the eighties, roughly thirty years after U.S. deliveries ceased. That's not just internet hogwash. Comes straight from the "horse's mouth". Virtually all of the last decade or more of production were 7.62x51's, with 1 turn in 12" barrels.