P. Beretta Mod. 1951 9mm Luger, Italian-Made, Blued, SAO, 4.5 in Barrel, 7+1
Made in Italy, the P. Beretta Mod. 1951 is a notable early locked-breech service pistol in 9mm Luger. Developed in the late 1940s/early 1950s, it introduced Beretta’s short-recoil, falling-block system that later influenced the 92 series. This full-size, blued example features a 4.5 in steel barrel, fixed sights, and an import stamp from PW ARMS Redmond WA.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Details: This firearm is in solid shape. There are some scratches and blemishes present.
What's Included
- P. Beretta Mod. 1951 pistol
- 1x 7-round single-stack steel magazine with finger-rest floorplate
The Mod. 1951 uses a short-recoil, locked-breech system with a vertically falling locking block. It is single-action only with an exposed hammer, a heel-type magazine release, and a cross-bolt safety.
This is a full-size pistol with a 4.5 in steel barrel and an open-top slide with rear vertical serrations. The blued finish pairs with black checkered plastic grips featuring the PB medallion for a classic Beretta look.
Sights are straightforward and durable: an integral blade front and a fixed square-notch rear. Chambered in 9mm Luger, it feeds from a 7+1 single-stack magazine.
Historically, the Mod. 1951 was Beretta’s first locked-breech service pistol and set the stage for later designs. The pattern was also license-produced in Egypt (Helwan) and Iraq (Tariq). This example is Made in Italy and bears the PW ARMS Redmond WA import mark.