Manufactured in 1958, with the included Beretta factory letter showing a manufacture date of January 22, 1958, and sold to "ARMERIA BETTI. A. -LA SPEZIA" on January 27, 1958. Features intricate 75% coverage floral themed engravings on the frame and slide, fixed blade front and notch rear sights, one-line P. Beretta address and caliber marking on the left of the side in a panel border with "MADE IN ITALY" on the right side, and "1957" date on the left of the frame. Fitted with a pair of Bakelite grips with gold "PB" medallion inserts and stainless magazine with gold finished thumb extension.

Exceptionally fine, retaining 90% original gold plating with some minor edge wear, some minor flaking on the grip straps, some minor handling marks, and crisp engravings. The grips are very fine with some minor chips, most noticeable around the left grip screw and vertical visible hairline cracks. Mechanically excellent.