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Lot 309:Two Beretta Model 1934 Semi-Automatic Pistols

September 10th, 2010|Rock Island, IL

Lot 309:Two Beretta Model 1934 Semi-Automatic Pistols

September 10th, 2010|Rock Island, IL

Price Realized:

Estimated Price$800 - $1,300

A) Beretta Model 1934 Air Force Semi-Automatic Pistol

The slide legend "P. BERETTA-CAL.9 CORTO-Mo 1934-BREVET. / GARDONE V.T. 1942 XXI" is highlighted in white on the left side. The left grip tang has the Italian Air Force crown/spread eagle marking. The right grip tang is marked with a boxed "UA / 47" proof. Fitted with metal backed black plastic grips with "PB" emblem. Matching serial number on frame and slide.

ConditionExcellent. The slide retains 98% original purple hued blue finish with some mild edge wear and some fine surfaces scratches. The frame retains 95% original high polished blue finish with a faint plum patina and the grip straps thinning to a brown patina. Mechanically excellent.

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) Beretta Model 1934 Army Semi-Automatic Pistol

The slide legend "P. BERETTA-CAL. 9 CORTO-Mo 934-BREVETTATA / GARDONE V.T. 1942 XX" highlighted in white on the left side (note that the 1 in 1934 is missing from the legend, likely a factory error). The left grip tang has the Italian Army crown/RE marking. An "IVU" in an oval proof is stamped on the right grip tang. Fitted with metal backed black plastic grips with "PB" emblem. Matching serial number on frame and slide.

ConditionExcellent. The pistol retains 95% faded original high polished blue finish with some minor edge wear with fine pitting overall. The grips are excellent with the exception of a few minor handling marks. Mechanically excellent.