Looking at an Italian Garand...

[jeffsnyder]

Hey All!! I'm a new member. Retired USN (CWO-Engineering) and lover of all things Military. I have a great fondness for John Moses Browning's 1911 45acp pistol. ( happy hundreth birthday!!) I am looking at a Garand rifle now and thought I'd tap this groups knowledge to learn about it. This site has pictures of an Italian Garand that are very close to the one I'm looking at. The markings on this rifle are as follows:
BREDA
MECCANICA ROMANA
ITALIA

(ABOVE IS ON THE SIDE OF THE RECEIVER)

FKF
Nr
BMR3800

(THIS IS ON THE TOP / REAR OF THE RECEIVER)

D28287 W.R.A.
(THIS IS ON THE ACTION)

THE ONLY OTHER NOTABLE DIFFERENCE FROM THE GARAND PICTURES ON MILSURPS IS THAT MY RIFLE DOES NOT HAVE ANY NUMBERS ON THE STOCK. I WOULD LIKE TO HAVE AN AUTHENTIC SLING AND MAYBE A BAYONET. THANKS IN ADVANCE FOR ANY INFO / RESCOURCES ON THIS RIFLE. Jeff

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[Badger]

Welcome to the site ...

Check the MKL ....

1955 Danish Military M1 Garand (Mfg by Breda in Italy)

Pics of your rifle would be helpful for members to be able to comment on ..

Regards,
Doug