Beretta PM12S Submachine Gun vs Bushmaster Gas Piston 90294

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Rifles Beretta PM12S Submachine Gun Bushmaster Gas Piston 90294
Summary
Rating
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Rank
#106802
#23182
Action Semi-Automatic
Caliber .223 Remington
Details
Brand Beretta Bushmaster
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Prices
MSRP $21.00 $1,081.50
Used Price $14.70 $757.05
Sale Price $18.90 $973.35

Rifles Descriptions

Beretta PM12S Submachine Gun

This is an excellent example of a very scarce Beretta PM12s 9 mm submachine gun. This is a fully automatic Class III/NFA "sales Sample" SMG, which is very rare to find in the U.S. as Beretta was usually very reluctant to sell SMGs outside of Italy due to the proliferation of small arms. This was developed by Beretta in the early 1960s, and was widely used by the Italian Carabinieri and the Italian State Police and later on in the 1970s on a limited basis by the Italian Air Force for use by the security guards. It also found great success in the Arab countries. They are an excellent, well made blowback operated SMG that has a unique bolt assembly that has dual sliding rails that extend up around the end of the barrel which has a conical breech face. The complete bolt actually encloses the end of the barrel, giving the weapon a very short overall compact length. The complete bolt and dual sliding rails appear to be stainless steel, making them easy to clean. It has dual pistol grips to aid in controlling the weapon during firing along with a dual safety mechanism; one safety is located on the left side that is actually the selector switch (R, I and S) with a second safety actually located on the front of the rear pistol grip. To load/cock the weapon you have to squeeze the pistol grip safety, which will also prevent accidental discharges if the weapon is dropped. It has a two position rear sight with an elevation adjustable post front sight. It is fitted with a side folding steel buttstock with a folding sheet metal buttplate. It comes with one stick magazine. The left side is stamped "P.M. Beretta MOD 12S-Cal. 9mm Parabellum F37430", and the right side is marked "MADE IN ITALY".

Bushmaster Gas Piston 90294

The Bushmaster Gas Piston System Rifles bring new levels of reliability to the “AR” type rifle platform by eliminating carbon build up, gas leaks and heat within the Upper Receiver. The Gas Piston System operates by tapping gas pressure off the barrel much like the systems found on AK-47s and FALs * Functions with a wider range of ammunition - less gas pressure - lower cyclic rate * Offers improved reliability and control - with cleaner operation and reduced recoil * Keeps carbon build up and powder residue from reaching - and fouling the Upper Receiver and Bolt Carrier * A Detented Plug in the Gas Block allows easy cleaning of the Systems’ Hard Chrome Plated Piston