The left side of the slide is marked "PISTOLA-BERETTA-9m BREV. 1915-1919-Mo 1923", with the full serial number on the right side of the slide and frame. The left grip tang is marked with the "Italian Army crown/RE" marking and a "Brescia crown/lion" proof. Standard sheet metal vertically grooved factory grips.

Fine. The slide retains 95% slightly faded original blue with a faint plum patina with some scattered minor edge wear. The frame retains 60% blue finish with the balance a smooth brown patina. Overall there is some scattered minor pitting. The grips retain traces of blue finish with the balance a smooth brown patina. Mechanically excellent.

The left side of the slide is marked "PISTOLA AUT-BERETTA-6.35 BREV. 1919". Single "Brescia crown/lion" proofs are stamped on the left side of the slide and frame. Matching serial number on slide and frame. Standard sheet metal vertically grooved factory grips.

Very fine as partially refinished. The slide retains a refinished purple hued blue finish with some minor edge wear and limited minor spotting. The frame retains 90% original blue finish with the front grip strap has some minor pitting and a series of minor scratches, along with some minor spotting overall. The grips are thinning to a brown patina with some minor pitting (mostly on the left grip panel). The slide does not completely pull back to lock.