West Point Military Museum - Autoloading Rifles / 07 FAL T48, G3 Beretta BM59
Bill Maloney
3/13/2009

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07 FAL T-48, G3, Beretta BM59

US Test Rifle FAL T-48

Caliber: 7.62 NATO
Action: Selective Fire Semi Automatic, gas operated
Muzzle Velocity: 2,700 fps
Range: 520 yards
Weight of Round - oz
Magazine Capacity: 20 rounds
Barrel Length: 21 inches
Overall Length: 44 inches
Weight: 10 lbs
Year Built: 1951
Cost:
$

West German Rifle G-3

Caliber: 7.62 NATO
Action: Selective Fire Semi Automatic, retarded blowback
Muzzle Velocity: 2,600 fps
Range: 450 yards
Weight of Round - oz
Magazine Capacity: 20 rounds
Barrel Length: 17.7 inches
Overall Length: 40 inches
Weight: 10 lbs
Year Built: 1964
Cost:
$

Beretta BM-59 Italian Rifle

Caliber: 7.62 NATO
Action: Selective Fire Semi Automatic, gas operated rotating bolt
Muzzle Velocity: 2,700 fps
Range: 450 yards
Weight of Round - oz
Magazine Capacity: 20 rounds
Barrel Length: 19.3 inches
Overall Length: 43 inches
Weight: 9.7 lbs
Year Built: 1959
Cost:
$