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Lot 308:Two Beretta Model 1934 Semi-Automatic Pistols

September 10th, 2010|Rock Island, IL

Lot 308:Two Beretta Model 1934 Semi-Automatic Pistols

September 10th, 2010|Rock Island, IL

Price Realized:

Estimated Price$1,200 - $1,600

A) Nazi Contract Beretta Model 1934 Semi-Automatic Pistol

The left grip tang has a Brescia crown/lion proof and the right side of the trigger guard has a boxed "MA" proof. The left side of the slide has the two line Beretta legend with the date "1943-XX". Matching serial number on slide and frame. Standard metal backed plastic grips with "PB" emblem.

ConditionExcellent. The pistol retains 99% original high polished blue finish with some scattered minor handling marks. The grips are also excellent with the exception of a few minor handling marks.

Details

ManufacturerBeretta Pietro

Model1934

TypePistol

Serial number

ClassCurio & Relic Handgun

Caliber / Gauge9 mm corto

Barrel3 3/8 inch round

Finishblue

Gripplastic

Item LocationRock Island, IL

Catalog page75

B) Scarce Beretta Model 1934 Finnish Armed Civil Guard Semi-Automatic Pistol

The left side of the frame is marked with the Finnish Armed Civil Guard "SK.Y" marking followed by the property number "0494". Reportedly these SK.Y marked Berettas bear property numbers ranging from 100 to 597 and were issued between May 1943 and April 1944. The left grip tang is stamped with 1943 dated Italian proofs. The left side of the slide has the legend: "P. BERETTA-CAL. 9 COROTO Mo 1934-BREVET. / GARDONE V.T. 1942 XXI". The magazine base is stamped with a box "SA" Finnish Army marking. Matching serial number on slide and frame. Standard metal backed plastic grips with "BP" emblem.

ConditionExcellent. The slide retains 98% of the original blue finish with limited edge wear. The frame retains 97% original blue finish with a faint plum patina with a streak of gray on the front grip strap. The grips are excellent with the exception of a few minor handling marks. Mechanically excellent.