Description
Description:
Offered for sale is a Breda Meccanica Romana M1 Garand, originally produced in Italy under U.S. license and later issued to the Royal Danish Army. This example has been professionally chambered in .308 Winchester (7.62 NATO) — a common and desirable conversion for Danish service rifles.
Breda Garands are known for exceptional post-war machining quality, hardened components, and smooth cycling. This rifle carries the correct Danish military acceptance crest:
Crown / FKF – Forsvarets Krigsmaterial Forvaltning (Danish Defence Command)
with matching BMR (Breda) numbered receiver.
Metal finish is excellent, wood is clean, and all roll marks are sharp and legible.
Manufacturer & Model:
Manufacturer: Breda Meccanica Romana (Italy)
Model: M1 Garand
Caliber: .308 Winchester / 7.62×51 NATO
Action: Semi-automatic, gas-operated
Production Period: Approx. 1954–1956
Receiver Markings: Breda Meccanica Romana – Italia
Danish FKF Mark: Crown / FKF – Nr BMR 184
Key Features:
Correct Danish FKF-marked Garand
Professionally re-chambered to .308 Win
Smooth action and high-quality Italian machining
Clean, solid wood stock
Excellent metal with crisp markings
Condition:
Metal: Excellent, clean Parkerizing, no corrosion
Wood: Very good to excellent, tight fit, light handling marks
Receiver: Sharp FKF crest and Breda markings
Mechanics: Smooth cycling (buyer must confirm function; sold as-is)
Classification
Non-Restricted (Canada)
Valid PAL required.
Consignment Disclaimer:
This firearm is sold on consignment.
All sales are final.
No returns, exchanges, warranties, or guarantees.
Buyer Responsibility Notice
The buyer is responsible for confirming the firearm’s model, type, features, and suitability before purchase.
All information provided in this listing is offered to the best of our knowledge, based on visible markings and inspection, but no guarantee is made regarding:
Exact model designation
Historical details
Mechanical function or firing reliability
Fitness for use
