December 13-15, 2022 Collectible Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/15/2022
Model 1934 semi-automatic pistol manufactured by Beretta in 1937 for the Italian Royal Army. The left side of the slide bears stampings stipulating the manufacturer information, caliber designation, model designation, as well as the year of production, with the right side exhibiting the serial number. Left side of frame bears a "Crown / RE" stamp, indicating issue to the Italian Royal Army. Metal components are blued, while the frame is mounted with 2-piece textured black plastic "PB" monogram grips, featuring partial metal borders around the edges. Matching numbers are present on the frame, slide, as well as the barrel. Pistol is accompanied by a brown leather holster that is hand-scribed "DICKINSON W.R." on the interior of the flap and contains 1 additional magazine. CONDITION: Metal components retain the majority of their arsenal applied blue finish, exhibiting some areas of wear showing through to silvering and gray patina overall. Bore exhibits pitting and retains fair to good rifling throughout. Grips show a few scattered nicks and marks, but are otherwise fine. Holster leather is malleable exhibiting some wear overall from storage and handling. MLW
Accessories
Holster, Spare magazine