December 13-15, 2022 Collectible Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/15/2022
Lot consists of (A) Model 1934 manufactured by Beretta in 1942. Left side of slide bears stampings stipulating the manufacturer information, caliber and model designations, as well as the year of manufacture. Left side of frame bears an Italian crown over "RE" stamp, indicating issue to the Royal Italian Army. Metal components are blued, while the frame is mounted with black textured plastic "PB" monogram grips. Matching numbers are present on the frame, slide, and barrel. Pistol is accompanied by a black leather holster containing 1 additional magazine. CONDITION: Very good overall, with metal components retaining the majority of their original arsenal applied blue finish, exhibiting some edge wear overall, as well as thinning on the grip straps showing through to gray patina. Mirror bore, exhibiting well defined rifling throughout. Grips are excellent. Holster is very good. (B) German issued Model 1935 manufactured by Beretta in 1944. Left side of slide bears usual arsenal stampings, while the left side of the frame bears a partially legible encircled "4/UT" stamp, indicating German issue. Metal components exhibit a matte gray phosphate finish, with the frame being mounted with 2-piece black plastic textured "PB" monogram grips. Matching numbers are present on the frame, slide, and barrel. Pistol is accompanied by a brown leather holster. CONDITION: Excellent, with metal components retaining the majority of their original arsenal applied phosphate finish, exhibiting some edge wear and some superficial handling marks overall. Mirror bore, exhibiting well defined rifling throughout. Grips are very good, Holster shows some mild wear, but is otherwise fine. A nice pair of military issued Beretta semi-automatic pistols. From the Personal Collection of Esteemed Firearms Researcher and Collector Edwin F. Libby. MLW
Accessories
(Both) Holsters
Barrel Length
(A) 3 - 3/8" (B) 3 - 1/4"
Caliber/Bore
(A) .380 (B) .32 ACP
Manufacturer
(Both) Beretta
Serial Number
(A) F06857 (B) 560077