The left side of the slide has the two line Beretta legend with the date "1939-XVII". The left grip tang has the crown over spread eagle Italian Air Force marking. Standard "PB" emblem plastic grips. Matching serial number on slide and frame.

Very fine. The slide and barrel retain 90% of the original blue finish turned to a purple hue with some minor edge wear. The frame retains 80% blue finish with a smooth brown patina on the grip straps. The grips are excellent with a few minor scratches. Mechanically excellent.

The left side of the side is marked "P. BERETTA-CAL. 7.65-BREVETTATA / GARDONE V.T. 1942 XX". The left grip tang is stamped with 1943 dated commercial proofs. Caliber marking with a single British proof appears on the barrel, a single British proof on the slide and a pair of British proofs on the right side of the frame. Fitted with standard metal backed plastic grips with "PB" emblem.

Excellent. The slide retains 90% original blue finish with the remaining finish turned to a purple hue with some mild edge wear and numerous scattered nicks and dings. The frame retains 97% blue finish with a faint plum patina overall with limited minor edge wear. There is some minor pitting (mostly on the slide). The grips are excellent with some scattered minor handling marks. Mechanically excellent.