Question regarding Berettas made in the 1970s - 1980's era

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  • ltcboy
    Senior Member
    • Aug 2009
    • 334

    #1

    Question regarding Berettas made in the 1970s - 1980's era

    Hi all,

    Quick question...were the Berettas the were made and sold here in the US back in the 70s - 80s era made with cast receivers?


    Thanks,

    Mike Conroy
  • Dan Shapiro
    Senior Member
    • Aug 2009
    • 5864

    #2
    Forged. IIRC, the only folks making cast M1 receivers was the company that eventually evolved into Springfield Armory, INC.
    "No man's life, liberty, or property is safe, while Congress is in session." Mark Twain

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    • S.A. Boggs
      Senior Member
      • Aug 2009
      • 8568

      #3
      If I remember right, Winchester used machinery was sent to Italy in the early 50's to make their own M1's and for other "allies".
      Sam

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      • oldtirediron
        Senior Member
        • Jan 2010
        • 242

        #4
        Springfield Armory in Geneseo made Beretta M-1 rifles and BM -59 rifles with cast receivers , You can separate these by the logo, The Armory has a TM in a circle after the ARMORY name; You just need to be aware, Fed ord also imported both of these rifles also all with forged receivers--

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        • 1563621
          Senior Member
          • Aug 2009
          • 1103

          #5
          This is a forged receiver.https://imgur.com/a/TxXf5

          Ed, This is my favorite M1.
          Last edited by 1563621; 10-22-2017, 09:11.

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