The slide legend "P. BERETTA-CAL. 7.65-BREVETTATA / GARDONE V.T. 1944" is highlighted in white on the left side. A Brescia crown/lion proof is stamped on the left grip tang and a boxed "BU" is stamp on the right side of the trigger guard. The right grip tang has the Italian 4th Technical Service "4 / UT" inspection mark. Standard metal backed grips with "PB" emblem.

Excellent. The pistol retains 98% plus original high polished blue finish with some minor thinning on the grip straps and limited minor spotting on the underside of the frame. The grips are also excellent with a few minor handling marks. Mechanically excellent.

Manufactured circa 1943, this G prefixed serial numbered Model 1935 pistol has a slide without a legend (a common feature for Model 1935's in this serial number range). Matching serial number on frame and slide. The left grip tang is stamped with the letter "S". Fitted with standard metal backed plastic grips with "PB" emblem.

Excellent. The pistol retains 95% original blue finish with some minor edge wear and the grip straps thinning to a gray patina. The slide has some minor pitting. The grips are excellent with the exception of a few mild handling marks. The trigger is slow to reset, otherwise action is fine.