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Lot 1691:Two Beretta Semi-Automatic Pistols

December 3rd, 2010|Rock Island, IL

Lot 1691:Two Beretta Semi-Automatic Pistols

December 3rd, 2010|Rock Island, IL

Price Realized:

Estimated Price$1,200 - $1,700

A) Late War Beretta Model 1935 Blank Slide Semi-Automatic Pistol

Manufactured circa 1945 during German occupation of Italy. The slide legend is absent, with the serial number over "CAL. 7.65" marked on the right side of the frame and a "4 / UT" acceptance stamp on the left grip tang. Standard metal backed plastic Beretta grips.

ConditionExcellent. The pistol retains 98% original late war blue finish with some minor thinning on the grip straps and some loss on the barrel. The finish on the frame has a purple hue. The grips are excellent with some scattered minor handling marks. Mechanically excellent.

Details

ManufacturerBeretta Pietro

Model1935

TypePistol

Serial number

ClassCurio & Relic Handgun

Caliber / Gauge7.65 mm auto

Barrel3 3/8 inch round

Finishblue

Gripplastic

Item LocationRock Island, IL

Catalog page42

B) Beretta Model 1935 Commercial Semi-Automatic Pistol with Gustav Genschow (Geco) German Retailer Marking

The left side of the slide is marked "P. BERETTA-CAL 7.65-BREVETTATA / GARDONE V.T. 1941-XIX". The left grip tang is stamped with 1941 dated Italian commercial proofs. The right grip tang is stamped "GECO", the abbreviation for Gustav Genschow & Co., Hamburg, Germany. Fitted with plastic "PB" emblem grips. Matching serial number on slide and frame.

ConditionExcellent. The pistol retains 95% original blue finish with some mild edge wear and some very light thinning on the grip straps. The grips are excellent with only the slightest handling marks. Mechanically excellent.