Beretta 1935
1943 (GECO) - 1944-ohne 4UT - 1944-4UT
After occupation through the Germans and Mussolini 1943, Beretta began immediately to deliver weapons for the new armies. Also a lot of Beretta 1935 for the German Wehrmacht. The theory says, that almost all models with the "4/UT" proof mark were delivered to the Germans.
Technical data:
| Caliber: | 7,65 mm |
| Function: | Blowback; hammer outside; slide catch |
| Barrel length: | 85 mm |
| Weight: | 679 g |
| Magazine capacity: | 8 Schuss |
Production data:
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Company: |
Beretta |
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Location: |
Gardone, Italy |
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Period: |
1943 - 1945 |
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Amount: |
65,000 |
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Serial numbers: |
Officially the Beretta 1935 is not split into major variations. But it is possible to do it according to the year of manufacturing, proof marks, slide legend and finish.
Year of manufacture 1943 (without WaA - but with GECO Import-mark, blued with slide legend)
Characteristics:
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Legend: |
P. BERETTA - CAL. 7,65 - BREVETTATA GARDONE V.T. 1943-XX. The roman 20 stands for the 20th 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 4-digit number on barrel |
| Acceptance stamp: |
GECO Import-mark on right grip tang Genschow imported weapons the officers private purchase |
| Test proof stamp: |
commercial Italian proof on left grip tang |
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pic. 3: Holster
AKAH: Albrecht Kind, Nürnberg, Bayern with D.R.G.M.-stamp
pic. 4: Holster
AKAH: Albrecht Kind, Nürnberg, Bayern with D.R.G.M.-stamp
Year of manufacture 1944 (without WaA, blued with slide legend)
Characteristics:
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Legend: |
P. BERETTA CAL. 7,65 - BREVETTATA GARDONE V.T. 1944 |
| Finish: | highpolish-finish |
| Grips: | black plastic grips with Beretta logo |
| Serial number: |
6-digit number right on frame 6-digit number right on slide 4-digit number on barrel |
| Acceptance stamp: |
none in serial range 509000 - 515000, weapons were delivered to the German Headqúarter, but didn't get the "4UT"-acceptance |
| Test proof stamp: |
proof of Gardone (crown over lion in circle) |
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pic 3: Holster
pic 4: Holster
Year of manufacture 1944 (without WaA, phosphated with slide legend)
Characteristics:
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Legend: |
P. Beretta Cal. 7,65 - Brevettata Gardone V.T. 1944 |
| Finish: | military-finish |
| Grips: | black plastic grips with Beretta logo |
| Serial number: |
6-digit number right on frame 6-digit number right on slide 4-digit number on barrel |
| Acceptance stamp: |
4 UT Quatro Ufficio tecnico di Controllo Armi e Munizioni |
| Test proof stamp: |
none |
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pic. 4 Holster:
pic. 5 Holster:
