Beretta Model 1935 “4 UT” German-Contract .32 ACP Semi-Automatic Pistol – 1944 WWII Compact
Produced in 1944 during the German occupation of Italy, this Beretta Model 1935 carries the wartime “4 UT” acceptance stamp and matching slide-to-frame serial numbers. Its compact size, open-top slide, and rugged carbon-steel construction made it one of the smallest service pistols issued in World War II, while also influencing post-war Beretta designs. Collectors looking for a documented German-contract variant will find this example notable for its intact markings and functional condition.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good – Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling – Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The pistol is fully functional. Multiple areas of pitting, surface blemishes, scratches, and minor finish loss are present. The bore remains clean and shiny.
What’s Included
- Beretta Model 1935 “4 UT” .32 ACP pistol
- One 7-round factory Beretta steel magazine with finger-extension floorplate (installed)
Built on a carbon-steel frame with a late-war blued finish, this Model 1935 reflects the material constraints of 1944 production yet retains its functional integrity. The frame-mounted safety, external spur hammer, and single-action blowback system deliver the straightforward manual of arms expected from Beretta’s wartime sidearms.
The open-top slide, vertical serrations, and fixed blade/U-notch sights provide a clear lineage to later Beretta designs. Despite its compact 6-inch overall length and 3.4-inch barrel, the pistol offers a 7 + 1 capacity in .32 ACP, balancing concealability with adequate on-hand ammunition for its era.
The distinctive “4 UT” inspection mark confirms issuance under German contract, adding documented historical context. Approximately 250,000 Model 1935 pistols were built between 1939 and 1945, but only a portion bear this specific acceptance stamp, making verified examples like this one relevant to WWII collections.