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Need information on a P.Beretta CAL .9 CORTO mo 1934 BREVET

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Mark Reasons

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Dec 27, 2001, 6:07:41 PM12/27/01
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P.Beretta CAL .9 CORTO mo 1934 BREVET
CARDONE VT 1942XX

Serial Number 967_ _ _

I have enjoyed everyones comments and have learned a lot about guns just
from reading your posts.

I have inherited a model 1934 Beretta manufactured in 1942. It does not
have the "RE" or "PS" stamp but does have the "F" stamp where you would see
the RE or PS stamp . You would think that F would mean Fire but the
location is behind the grip on the left side.

Additionally, it appears to be is nickel plated. How many of these guns were
produced with nickel plating? Do you know where I could get more
information on this pocket pistol? I have not been able to find out what the
"F" stamp means and am curious as to the "current" value of the gun. Any
help that you could provide is greatly appreciated.

Beretta and the web don't seem to have much information on this gun other
than it was the official Italian side arm. My gun doesn't have the military
markings.

Any help that you could provide would be great!!!


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Giampingjack

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Dec 28, 2001, 6:48:25 PM12/28/01
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pewrhaps the year of production: the Banco Nazionale di Prova of Gardone Val
Trompia the italian agenzie that collaude the guns for private sales, was
usind letters code before one actually two letters
ask at the italian newsgropu it.hobby.armi

Semovente

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Dec 30, 2001, 4:58:59 AM12/30/01
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Congratulations on your gun...I am a big fan of the mod. 1934. the year 1942
with the XX in roman numerals is the year of manufacture with the equivalent in
fascist year ... the 20th year (XX) of Mussolini's regime. The "F" might mean
"Finanza" or Guardia di Finanza, the italian border guard.

Semovente

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Dec 30, 2001, 6:40:58 PM12/30/01
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I must correct myself. An Italian contact told me "F" stands for "milizia
forestale" more of a police force and more commonly armed with the model 35
Berettas.

Gfretwell

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Dec 31, 2001, 7:13:29 AM12/31/01
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I have one with RE (Military) markings and all matched S/Ns down to the
magazine. It is also nickle. I assume it was some sort of presentation piece
since all the parts have a S/N and it isn't blued.
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