Beretta 418 .25 ACP Micro Pistol, 1959 Italian Proofs, Bright Plated, Open-Top Slide, 8+1
This late C-suffix Beretta 418 is a micro .25 ACP pocket pistol with Italian proof/date code XV confirming 1959 production. It features a bright plated finish, open-top slide, fixed steel barrel, and a visible cocking indicator. Marked with export legends and Italian proofs, it represents a desirable variant in the 418 line noted for its association with early James Bond novels.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Fair - Generally clean, some residue or smudges, slight corrosion.
Bore Rifling: Fair Rifling - Worn rifling, slight loss of definition.
Specific Condition Notes: Surfaces show numerous scuffs and scratches with visible finish thinning in high-contact areas.
What's Included
- 1x 8-round detachable single-stack magazine with elongated oval witness window and flat base (as pictured)
The pistol is a late C-suffix Beretta 418 chambered in .25 ACP (6.35mm), built on a straight blowback, striker-fired action with a fixed, frame-mounted steel barrel. Italian proof stamps including PSF and the Roman numeral XV identify 1959 manufacture, with export markings reading "P. BERETTA - CAL. 6.35 - GARDONE V.T." and "MADE IN ITALY."
It wears a bright plated finish on the slide, frame, and receiver. The slide is the open-top pattern with vertical rear serrations and a visible cocking indicator. Sights are fixed, with an integral front blade and a milled rear notch. The pistol uses a heel-style magazine release consistent with period Beretta pocket models.
Capacity is 8+1 with the later-pattern 8-round magazine. The barrel measures 2.4 in, keeping the overall footprint compact in the micro class. The fixed-barrel layout pairs with the straight blowback operation typical for the caliber and size.
The grip panels are the light-colored PB monogram style and appear to be ivory or bone, complementing the bright plated finish. The model line’s mention in early James Bond novels adds context that appeals to Beretta and pocket-pistol collectors.