Get the 76th edition of the World's Greatest Gun Book. It is not known how it came to India, but Godse was given the unlicensed firearm by a co-conspirator. Images, videos and other multimedia published on comandosupremo.com qualifies as Fair Use under U.S. copyright law. line of the handgrip; the grips themselves, which were Parabellum (Lungo Parabellum"). Model 1934-9 mm. The early pistols, and most of the later ones, are of a simple blowback design with a highly functional firing system. These guns were used in many different applications. 9 SCURT - MO. border: none; Get 12 Issues a year of the country's best firearms writing. Push the slide to the rear of the gun and then lift the muzzle. Once the slide is removed, the recoil spring is exposed. 1949 - 1954 - from D00001 to D99999 of having to create a new product that would attract } Eight major concealed carry insurance programs are now available to the millions of Americans who carry concealed. 935. ; barrel length, 23/8 inches; over-all length, 411/16 inches.) It was brought back from Africa used against the German army, By a Italian officer. 1919 was improved by addition of the newest modifications. Did you enjoy this article or find this article helpful? HTML tags are not allowed. The It was designed for and adopted by the Italian military service. Specimens show the RE mark. The last is richly engraved and gold plated and has turtle shell" grip pieces. So, here it is (note the answers.com info was posted in 2010 and the info provided was good from 1945 up until 2007 for manufacture dates): "Beretta firearms produced in Italy carry a proof mark for the year of production. background-color: #f65325; 1972 - 1974 - from H00001 to H25000 To view the purposes they believe they have legitimate interest for, or to object to this data processing use the vendor list link below. 418, serial numbering started at No. The body is of light alloy (Ergal") and the shape of the grip is quite similar to the German P-38 (Figs. officially adopted by the King's Army. [2] The Fascist calendar commenced on 28 October 1922, so a pistol from 1937 may carry either "XV" or "XVI" as its Fascist year. Fortunately, the simplicity of these pistols meant that All in all, its a fine pistol that still has its niche 84 years after its introduction. Quantity produced about 525,000, Start 5-digit number on barrel . Beretta serial numbers. Currently, Beretta Italy, nor Beretta USA do not employ the services of a factory historian. / end of production: from 1934 to 1980 (1991*) Some of these have the Roman numerals, while others do not. In fact, the production process for this weapon is far less than a vast majority of other pistols of the time. [4], Fitted with the characteristic Beretta open slide, the M1934 has a very reliable feeding and extraction cycle; the elongated slot in the top of the slide acts as the ejection port. pistols had been continued during the war, under German supervision. It is believed that they were not sold commercially. However, it became progressively obsolete, and the Italian Army replaced the M1934 in the early 1970s with the new Beretta M51. It has a muzzle deflector, adjustable weights, and a hand-lapped barrel. light-alloy frames for its pistols. The 9 mm. This is a comparatively new member of the Beretta family, with factory designation Mod. It has good precision, even in the hands of novice shooters. Some of these are definitely pistols made for (or sold to) some foreign country, such as Nos. This will release the slide. (Mag. Made during WWII for German Army . 115. Model 418-6.35 mm. 934 (Corto). handgrip. 948 is sold in the U.S. as the Plinker. USC Title 17. SERIAL NUMBER: 789918 DESIGN: WWII Beretta semi-auto marked "P. Beretta-Cal. Galef Company. 935 D.D.," both de luxe types. Some of these are definitely pistols made for (or sold to) some foreign country, such as Nos. 1943 - 1945 - from F00001 to F99997 These codes were originally written in roman numerals. Start (Brng.) Known specimens have wood grip pieces and show the RM crest, indicating that they were for Navy use. Gun #: 974382428. Armi Beretta SpA of Gardone Val Trompia has a history in firearms manufacturing reaching back to 1526, when they were established as a maker of barrels. Italian vice of denigrating its own national product The Model 1934 is a compact pistol chambered for .380 ACP that allows for a seven-round detachable-box single-column magazine. In 1933, the Italian Ministry of the Interior desired to re-equip the police force with a new side weapon. 1962 - 1963 from A10001 to A14130 and one example from 1933 of the civilian model which 9/29/2019 . this must be added the minimal cost and simplicity of Beretta model 1934 & 1935. Slide marked "P. Beretta Cal. Special-Same as above except that it has a 100-mm. life. age) on firearms built and sold by Beretta USA Corporation prior to 1988. on the hammer. cap. [1] The calibre marking appears as 9mm Scurt (short in Romanian) rather than 9mm Corto. Lava's technical capabilities. } This practice ended in 1945 with XXIII at the close of WWII, and the chart below resets the Roman Numeral marking to "I". If so, please consider supporting us on Patreon. 5261. the interest of the military. It could be had with a combination shoulder stock-holster. The Germans classified these guns as Pistole 671. Left and right arrows move across top level links and expand / close menus in sub levels. The size competes well with more modern models for concealed carry, and the grip is a nice fit for most hands, making it more comfortable to shoot than many .380s. Pistols taken by the armed forces usually exhibit acceptance marks stamped into the frame on the left just above the grip: "RE" (Regio Esercito) for the army, "RM" (Regia Marina) for the navy, or "RA" (Regia Aeronautica) for the Air Force, always in the form of an Eagle wearing a Royal Crown for the Royal air force. appeared, modified with a more comfortable and functional Beretta did not want to lose a big military contract to their German competitor and designed the M1934 for the Italian Army which accepted it in 1937. Production of the 7.65 and 9 mm. Your email address will not be published. impede the development of the 7.65 calibre version, cap., 8 ctges.) Although the M1934 met expectations, critics claim the cartridge choice did not put the gun on equal terms with other foreign competitors. . Following World War II, in 1946 or soon thereafter, some changes in the design of the Beretta pistols were made. Though it was reserved solely for military use up to 1956, this restriction seems now to have been removed. BERETTA, PIETRO > Model 1934 Model 1934 As above with 9mm short (.380 ACP) caliber. of the guns, especially those produced in 1944 and 1945. This and other Beretta models have appeared with aluminum alloy frames, with a resulting decrease in weight. SOLD Read more; Luger 1936 Mauser P08 P-08 German Nazi WWII 9mm $ Luger 1936 First Year after Sneak Codes Made by Mauser in 1936 for German Army Model 949 L.R.-This is the same as Model 949 except for the cartridge used. Many of these pistols were brought to the United States after the war as souvenirs. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. Editor's Note: This article originally appeared in the January 2019 issue of Gun Digest the Magazine. ._ta-basicForm .submitted-message{ 1934 - BREVET. 116). Known as the Featherweight," it is made of duraluminum alloy and weighs 480 grams (less than 17 ounces). Use a cloth soaked in a gun cleaning solution or gun oil to clean the outside of the gun, paying particular attention to the exposed metal parts and cleaning any dirt or grime off. The site navigation utilizes arrow, enter, escape, and space bar key commands. more complicated guns, which in the end proved to be cap. 1934 - 1942 - from about 500073 to 999996 The handgun was more a symbol of authority than a serious weapon, and John Brownings very popular little .32 ACP was very popular in military and police circles throughout the Continent. You can perform your own serial number search here. Beretta USA was establishedin 1977. * It is sold commercially and is obtainable in extra finishes as Mod. 1971 1980 from T 1 to T 10217 Mod. For firearms sold within the United States by Beretta USA Corp after 1988, information available is limited to make, model, caliber, and the year that the firearm was sold to a dealer or imported. For nearly three centuries it has enjoyed an excellent reputation for the arms it has produced. If you would like to change your settings or withdraw consent at any time, the link to do so is in our privacy policy accessible from our home page.. Overall weight was 23.30 ounces unloaded with an overall length of 6 inches and barrel length of 3.7 inches. Finish: BLUE: Reviews . Sights are fixed and the overall length is 6 inches. It is similar in appearance to Mod. We and our partners use cookies to Store and/or access information on a device. The Model 1934 is one of the best-known Beretta pistols. color: #ffffff; DA). The new model had the same shaped grip safety but the grip frame was more streamlined. However, the simplicity of the M1934 did not reflect its quality. Our Beretta age lookup tool works with any side-by-side, over-and-under, or semi-automatic shotgun. Beretta built over one million of these pistols before ceasing production in 1991. as Model 1931. display: flex; The main service pistol of the Italian armed forces in World War II and was also used by some military units in Germany, Romania and Finland. The 1956 catalog states that it was available to foreign countries for military use. The pistol, manufactured in 1934, was carried by an officer during Italy's invasion of Abyssinia and subsequently taken by a British officer as a war trophy. It has a recoil-operated barrel locked by a special vertically sliding catch, standard magazine capacity of 8 and a special magazine capacity of 10 ctges. made of wood; and mechanically in the lack of half-cock 650 pistols furnished with a safety on the striker, The barrel is 3 inches and the weight is 23 ounces. An M1934, serial number 606824, was used by Nathuram Godse in the 1948 assassination of Mahatma Gandhi. 9 CORTO - M O 1934 - BREVETTATO / GARDONE V. T. 1940 - XVIII". A .32 variant was known as the Model 1935 and was preferred by the Italian air force because of its slightly lighter weight. The 1956 Beretta catalog designates it as Mod. Matching. 47. (Mag. Known specimens have wood grip pieces and show the RM crest, indicating that they were for Navy use. The magazine's release is affixed to the heel below the lanyard . (Mag. A grip safety device which blocked the sear motion was added. Description: Inv. When serial number 999999 was reached, rather than continuing on with a seven-digit serial number, Beretta began numbering its Model 1934s with an "F" prefix; there seems to be no explanation as to why the . Prior to 1945 date codes were in Roman numerals and included the month and the last two numbers of the year, so January 1922 would be rendered IXXII. It was made for Italian army and police use only and was marked PS (Pubblica Sicurezza, public security) for police use or RE (Regio Esercito) for army use. Naturally The serial numbers seem to start from 400.000, and one example from 1933 of the civilian model which we have examined was numbered just under 402.000, while another example from 1934 was numbered above 406.000. The Beretta Model 1934 is an Italian compact, semi-automatic pistol which was issued as the service pistol of the Royal Italian Army beginning in 1934. (Mag. 1934. Pistols made for the Italian police forces were marked PS (Publica Sicurezza). Parabellum (or M910 ctge. ) (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Model 1934/35s made during the Fascist Era had several various markings that are of interest to collectors. The Roman numerals appearing on Beretta pistols which were made during the Fascist regime represent the year of that regime and probably were required by government order. In October 1943 the Beretta Company started the production of model 1935 caliber 7.65 pistols, having a serial number of 500.000. First, it is aiming to offer interesting More than a million Model 1934s were manufactured between 1934 and 1992, and it remains one of the most popular WWII pistols with shooters and collectors worldwide. Magazine capacity is seven rounds, and the grips are black plastic with steel backing. The ministerial request called for a small weapon with minimal bulk and utilizing simple, yet reliable parts. barrel, interchangeable with the standard barrel, is obtainable for target shooting. This pistol is identical in design to the 9 mm. L.R. that ali of this anomalous guns are in the 7.65 calibre In 1950 it was realized that there was need for a powerful, compact, and effective 9 mm. L.R. F-63,599 (dated 1942), 3662-AA (dated 1943), and 4996-BB (dated 1944). The highest serial number noted is 622,297, found on a pistol marked as made in 1939. Beretta M1934 Origin and development prototypes or as samples to supply to the military commissions 1966 - 1967 from H14131 to H14673, EDITORIALE Then enter your serial number and model if needed or search the list of . Parabellum (or M910 ctge. ) cap. exclusively in steel. bakelite, but this sort of modification is quite normal Specimens show the RE mark. mechanical features of the 23 in a more compact design 420), and the de luxe type (Mod. 1934. In fairness, however, these drawbacks are only apparent F-63,599 (dated 1942), 3662-AA (dated 1943), and 4996-BB (dated 1944). was an attractive spoil of war for the soldiers of all It was for military and police purchase only and had either RE or PS markings. 1936 or 1937. The new model had the same shaped grip safety but the grip frame was more streamlined. In 1950 it was realized that there was need for a powerful, compact, and effective 9 mm. 10 Best ways to Make Money on Social Media and not waste time. Full Details. In many respects, the Model 1934 was the definitive Beretta semi-automatic handgun to date. After the war, the M1934 remained in service with the new Italian armed forces, including the Carabinieri. The 1956 Beretta catalog designates it as Mod. This was a blowback with internal hammer, Mauser pocket pistol type of barrel mounting, and a firing pin which acted as ejector. Standard Arabic numerals might also be stamped on the guns. This latest evolution of the 1915 open-top design was chambered for the .380 (9x17mm Corto) and given the Model 1934 designation. Parabellum (or M910 ctge. ) 116). All warranty extensions must be registered with the importer within 30 days of purchase. In the current production the Beretta design on the grips has been changed. demand. Continue with Recommended Cookies. 1 Image (s) Mauser 25 Magazine 9Rd 1910 thru 1934 Mauser 25 Magazine. 1936 or 1937. the Italian Armed Forces. We generally do not have historical data (e.g. Mod. In effect, the Model 1932 of the last war. the introduction of half-cock. ", Model 950 c.c.-.22 cal. It had RE markings but was also sold commercially from 1923 to ca. another example from 1934 was numbered above 406.000. (Mag. High quality chromium-nickel forged and hammered steel is used, according to catalog statements. As Please refrain from using strong language. / GARDONE V.T.-1941". 418), chromium plated and engraved (Mod. The barrel is 3 inches, the weight is 23 ounces and it utilizes a 7-round magazine. These are quite scarce particularly in this condition. 1970 - 1975 - from G00007 to G49620 It utilized the 9x17mm (.380 ACP) round, known in Italy as the 9 mm Corto, or Short. 47. Simply put, it was cheaper to make.if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'comandosupremo_com-box-4','ezslot_9',105,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-comandosupremo_com-box-4-0'); The pistol encompasses 39 total parts and designed so that it could be manufactured with the least number of mechanical procedures. The Model 1915 was chambered for the 9mm Glisenti cartridge, also known as the Mo. 1931 s were acquired by the King's Navy, while another This was a further modification of the 1915 design, greatly enlarged and, for the first time, with external hammer. Beretta Web Information on the Model 1934. 1919 Type-6.35 mm. In the mid-1930's the 6.35 mm. Reassemble the 1951 Beretta in the reverse order. Beretta 1934 Model pistols for sale at Guns America. The weapon fires 9mm rounds or .380 APC. This is a new pistol of quite different construction from previously made Berettas. we have examined was numbered just under 402.000, while Section 107 specifies usage of copyright material falls under Fair Use when it is applied for criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching and research. Model 418-6.35 mm. Beretta built over one million of these pistols before ceasing production in 1991. The Beretta M1934 is a semi-automatic service pistol used by the Italian armed forces starting in 1935. In the mid-1930's the 6.35 mm. (Mag. Model 1935-7.65 mm. This number is typically located on the right side of the slide or barrel, or at the rear of the pistol grip. The M1934 design evolved from the Model 1915/17, which saw service in World War I. It is chambered for the 9mm Corto, more commonly known as the .380 ACP. padding: 0px 40px 0px 40px; Interesting Links about 1934 / 1935 Beretta Models. 935 bis" and Mod. Unit Marked 16.H.1.1. (Brng.) (Brng.) where we find the description Mo 1932, The Roman numerals appearing on Beretta pistols which were made during the Fascist regime represent the year of that regime and probably were required by government order. and 6-R rifling. The chart below is used to identify the year by this mark. Model 1923-9 mm. for a soldier who depends on his pistol for his very less efficient. 8 ctges.) text-align: center; when the pistol is compared with larger, costlier and This model, often called the Navy Model, returned to the 1915, 1919 Type in size, but was greatly streamlined and had an improved firing system and a closed bridge slide. 935. The late Jerry Lee served for many years as an editor with the Petersen Publishing group, covering titles such as. The slide will come forward and close the gun unless it is held open by application of the safety, a separate operation, and this slows down the reloading of the pistol. The early pistols, and most of the later ones, are of a simple blowback design with a highly functional firing system. Because Beretta factories were located in German-occupied areas in northern Italy between 1943-1945, soldiers in the area were issued the handgun. [2] The Romanian military, at the time an Axis power, also purchased model 1934 (and 1935) pistols. height: 45px; Terms & Conditions | Privacy Policy | Do Not Sell My Info - CA Residents | CA Privacy Rights | CA Transparency in Supply Chain Act | Website Accessibility Statement | User Submissions | Site Map, ._ta-ctaCustom2{ In 1934, the Italian government, now in the 12th year of Benito Mussolinis Fascist regime, decided to adopt a handgun that was to be used by all branches of the armed forces. This creates some confusion but considering This model was generally known as Mod. did not use very powerful ammunition (by military standards), This has proof marks. Other markings for the different branches of the Italian armed forces include RE (Regio Esercito) for the army, RM (Regia Marina) for the navy and RA (Regina Aeronautica) for the air force. Out (Mag. we can reasonably assume them as provisional variants The first Beretta firearm using this dating system was the Model 1934 pistol (introduced in 1935), thus the year was indicated as XIII (usually marked on the slide) and refering to the 13th year of Mussolini's regime. [2] It is made with relatively few parts and very simple to maintain. the classic Browning 7.65 cartridge. This is a comparatively new member of the Beretta family, with factory designation Mod. This is found in an engraved rectangle below the chamber on a side-by-side, beneath the chambers on an over-and-under, and close to the receiver end of the barrels on a semi-automatic shotgun. Other variant markings have been found, such as No. Locate the Beretta model number. 1-A and by 1957 it had passed 100,000. The air force models were also marked with an eagle wearing a Royal Crown. 02,147, 08,991, and 20,830, all of which are dated 1941 and bear evidence of being sold to Rumania. It has an exposed hammer, double safety catch, and a duraluminum frame. cap. To do so, you may also click here.For vintage Beretta firearms, circa mid-1977 and earlier, we do not maintain any official history, or technical specifications on firearms that we ourselves did not build or import. *Pistols intended for the Air Force may be marked AM (Aeronautica Militare) or RA (Regio Aeronautica ). ; barrel length, 23/8 inches; over-all length, 411/16 inches.) text-decoration: none; Fig. FiatRevelli Modello 1935 History and Specifications, Whitehead Torpedo: Its Origin and Italian Adaptation, Carcano Rifle Series of the Regio Esercito, First Battle of Bir el Gubi on 19 November 1941, Clara Petacci: Mussolinis Mistress Who Died With Him. It had a magazine capacity of 8 ctges. caliber pistol for military use and this led to the development of a fully locked, recoil operated design which has since become known as the 1951 Model (or M951). Beretta manufactured a total of approximately 1,080,000 pistols. by George Free 4 October 2022 Beretta began adding date codes in 1945, initially using roman numerals. For recent pistols this mark is usually located on the frame . Mod. Black Friday Deals on Airguns, Rifles & Shotguns - Practical Shotgun. We hope that visitor conversations at WW2DB will be constructive and thought-provoking. To find your guns year of proof, simply enter the date code portion of the serial number. ins.dataset.adClient = pid; This version became known as the Beretta M1935 and was adopted by the Regia Marina and Regia Aeronautica.if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'comandosupremo_com-medrectangle-4','ezslot_1',104,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-comandosupremo_com-medrectangle-4-0'); The Regio Esercito requested that Beretta introduce a Walther-style slide safety, similar to the one located on the Walther PP. Therefore, firearms manufactured in the years prior were imported by third parties.If you cannot find additional information, you may perform a web search on your firearm, or consult the various online forums with historical information.Additionally, we cannot appraise firearms, as this is against corporate policy, and we cannot physically inspect the firearm. All serial numbers with the suffix AA are Nazi Contract guns. } A special 150-mm. 1. | Privacy Policy | Contact us. During World War II, it was the main service pistol of the Italian armed forces and was also used by some military units in Germany, Romania and Finland. color: #fff !important; Beretta began adding date codes in 1945, initially using roman numerals. Beretta model 1931 pistol in the version for the Italian King's Navy. 1915, 1919 Type-7.65 mm. It was also used by the Nazi's and other nations during WWII. Quantity produced about 1,080,000, Start It is stated that though it was first issued as the Modello 1935 (and was so marked) it was later given the designation Modello 1934 and that specimens were so marked. (.380) This is a further streamlined version of the 1931 model, with sheathed plastic grip pieces (Figs. Please see our assessment for more information. color: #ffffff; Molded plastic grips were later changed to sheathed grip pieces of the 1935 form. Model 1935-7.65 mm. To find out the warranty status of your gun, contact the distributor for your country.