Beretta Modello 1934 Blank-Slide Transitional Variant .380 ACP Semi-Auto Pistol — WWII G-Suffix, 3.4" Barrel, 7+1 Capacity
This scarce blank-slide Beretta M1934 comes from the limited G-suffix production run made between July 1943 and January 1944. Built during a turbulent wartime period that saw Italian armistice and German occupation, the pistol represents a short-lived transitional variant valued by WWII collectors. Compact, rugged, and chambered in .380 ACP, it features factory-original blued steel and distinctive vertical rear serrations without the usual slide markings.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair — extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Fair — generally clean with slight corrosion; rifling worn with some loss of definition.
What’s Included
- Beretta Modello 1934 blank-slide transitional variant pistol
- Three 7-round steel Beretta factory magazines with oval witness slot and finger-rest baseplate
This example falls within the approximate 50,000-pistol G-prefix serial block produced for only six months, making it noticeably rarer than standard wartime M1934s. Lack of commercial or military slide markings—hence the “blank-slide” designation—sets it apart visually and historically.
The pistol retains its original blued finish on both the carbon-steel frame and slide. Black checkered phenolic grips bearing the “PB” medallion remain intact and secure. Controls are period-correct: heel magazine release, thumb safety, and an external spur hammer.
A 3.4" barrel, fixed front blade, and milled rear notch sight provide the classic M1934 sight picture. The single-action blowback system offers the straightforward manual of arms typical of the model, while the compact size and 7+1 capacity made it a favored sidearm for Italian Royal forces, Wehrmacht personnel, and partisan fighters alike.
For collectors focusing on WWII production nuances, this pistol’s G-suffix serial, blank slide, and wartime provenance deliver documented historical interest in a still-functional sidearm.