Beretta 1934
The Beretta 1934 was the major pistol of the Italian army. It is a well made pistol and has a very good accuracy according to the size. All parts were oversized, so it was a very dependable one. This should also be the reason, why most of them are still today in good shape.
Technical data:
| Caliber: | 9 mm short |
| Function: | blow-back; external hammer; slide catch |
| Barrel length: | 85 mm |
| Weight: | 679 g |
| Magazine capacity: | 7 rounds |
Production data:
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Company: |
Beretta |
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Location: |
Gardone, Italien |
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Period: |
1943 - 1945 |
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Amount: |
65,000 |
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Serial numbers: |
The Beretta 1934 is not split in major variations. You can split them according to the year of manufacturing, acceptance, legend and finish
1939 (no WaA, blued with slide legend)
Characteristics:
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Legend: |
P. BERETTA-CAL. 9 Corto-Mo1934 BREVETT.ATO Gardone V.T. 1939-XVII The roman 17 stands for the 17th year of the fascistic government. |
| Finish: | highpolish-finish |
| Grips: | black plastic grips with Beretta logo |
| Serial number: |
6-digit number right on frame 6-digit number right on slide 5-digit number on barrel |
| Acceptance stamp: |
Crown over RE (Regio Esercito = royal Army) |
| Test proof stamp: |
Crown over FAG over 39 (FAG = Fabricia d'armi die Gardone = Weapon factory Gardone) |
Holster made of linen:
Characteristics:
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Legend: |
none |
| Finish: | highpolish-finish |
| Grips: | black plastic grips with Beretta logo |
| Serial number: |
6-digit number right on frame 6-digit number right on slide 5-digit number on barrel |
| Acceptance stamp: |
Crown over RE (Regio Esercito = royal Army) IVU in oval = 4th technical control unit of the FAG company (here strucked up side down) |
| Test proof stamp: |
none |
Holster:
Characteristics:
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Legend: |
CAL.9 on right frame |
| Finish: | highpolish-finish (plum-colord blueing) |
| Grips: | black plastic grips with Beretta logo |
| Serial number: |
6-digit number right on frame 6-digit number right on slide 5-digit number on barrel |
| Acceptance stamp: |
Crown over Eagle (Italian Airforce) |
| Test proof stamp: |
none |
