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Lot 1616:Two Beretta Model 1934 Semi-Automatic Pistols

December 3rd, 2010|Rock Island, IL

Lot 1616:Two Beretta Model 1934 Semi-Automatic Pistols

December 3rd, 2010|Rock Island, IL

Price Realized:

Estimated Price$1,400 - $2,250

A) Beretta Model 1934 Army Semi-Automatic Pistol

The slide has the two line Beretta legend with the dated "1942 XX". The Italian Army "crown/RE" marking appears on the left grip tang, a circled "IVU" on the right grip tang, and a boxed "MC" on the right side of the trigger guard. Matching serial number on slide and frame. Standard factory grips.

ConditionVery fine. The slide retains 95% faded original blue finish thinning to a plum patina with some minor edge wear. The frame retains 97% blue finish with a faint plum patina. There is limited pin point pitting contained to the slide and backstrap. The grips are excellent with a couple minor dings and some minor scratches (mostly on the right grip panel).

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 page26

B) Beretta Model 1934 Romanian Contract Semi-Automatic Pistol

The left side of the slide has the Romanian contract slide legend: "P. BERETTA-CAL. 9 SCURT-Mo 1934-BREVET. / GARDONE V.T.-1941". The left grip tang has 1941 dated Italian proofs. The right grip tang has the German commercial wholesaler Albrecht Kind shooting man logo. Matching serial number on frame and slide. Fitted with standard metal backed plastic grips with "PB" emblem.

ConditionExcellent. The slide retains 95% original purple hued blue finish with some minor edge wear and some pin point pitting. The frame retains over 97% blue finish with a faint plum patina overall. There is a small hairline crack on the left grip panel near the bottom, otherwise the grips are excellent with a few mild handling marks. Mechanically excellent.