Classic Beretta Model 1934 (.380 ACP / 9mm Corto)
Beautiful Italian Craftsmanship • 1950 Production • All-Steel Construction
Honest 85% Condition • Sharp Mirror-Like Bore • Original Finger-Rest Magazine!
Up for sale here is a wonderful, highly collectible Beretta Model 1934 semi-automatic pistol chambered in .380 ACP (9mm Corto). Manufactured in 1950 by the world's oldest firearms maker in Gardone, Italy, this post-WWII production piece embodies the sleek lines and rugged dependability that made the M1934 a legend. Featuring Beretta's signature open-top slide design and crisp original logos, this all-steel classic is an absolute must-have for any military, European handgun, or vintage Beretta enthusiast.
Detailed Condition & Specifications
• Manufacturer: Pietro Beretta (Gardone, Italy)
• Model: Model 1934 (M1934)
• Caliber: .380 ACP / 9mm Corto
• Year of Manufacture: 1950
• Barrel Type: Original Threaded Import-Compliance Barrel (Exposed muzzle threads from compliance extension removal).
• Frame & Slide Material: Solid Blued Steel
• Grips: 100% Original Factory Black Plastic with Metal Borders. Original Beretta logos remain incredibly crisp and sharp.
• Action: Blowback-Operated, Single-Action Semi-Automatic
• Finish Condition: Honest ~85% Original Factory Bluing. The pistol retains a great deal of its deep vintage bluing on the flats of the slide and frame. It shows classic, authentic thinning on the high edges, backstrap, and areas handled most over the last 70+ years. The metal is smooth, free of active rust, and carries a gorgeous vintage character.
• Bore Condition: Excellent Mirror-Like Presence with Sharp Rifling. When catching the light, the barrel shows a mirror shine and highly distinct, sharp rifling grooves. Under close inspection, there is some minor, honest roughness/frosting typical of 1950s unlined steel, along with expected superficial tool marks on the outer muzzle threads from the extension removal process. It remains in fantastic shootable and/or collectible condition.
• Mechanical Condition: Excellent. The action cycles tightly and smoothly, the slide locks back as it should on an empty magazine, and the safety lever operates perfectly. Passing all bench function checks with flying colors.
What’s Included:
• (1) Beretta Model 1934 .380 ACP Pistol
• (1) Original 7-Round Magazine featuring the iconic, classic steel finger-rest loop on the baseplate.
Historical Rollmarks Present
For the discerning collector, this pistol features crisp factory rollmarks:
• Left Slide: Complete factory stamping with name, city, and production year: 1950.
• Right Frame: Serial number stamped cleanly behind the trigger.
Terms & Shipping Policies
• WILL NOT SHIP TO CALIFORNIA OR OTHER STATES WITH SIMILAR BARREL RESTRICTIONS (ILLINOIS, CONNECTICUT, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, WASHINGTON, ETC) – IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO DETERMINE IF THIS FIREARM IS LEGAL TO OWN WHERE YOU ARE LOCATED.
$55 SHIPPING
• FFL Shipping: This firearm must ship to a licensed Federal Firearms Licensee (FFL) dealer.
• Payment: Payment must be made within 2 days of sale via GunBroker-compliant checkout or approved methods.
• Compliance: It is the buyer's sole responsibility to ensure this firearm, the 7-round magazine, and the caliber are legal to own in your state and municipality before purchasing.
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