Beretta Mod. 70S .380 ACP Compact Pistol, 1979 Italian-Made, Blued, 3.5 in Barrel, 7+1
This 1979 Beretta Mod. 70S is a compact, single-action .380 ACP from Beretta's 70 Series. It features a 3.5 in barrel, 7+1 capacity, and the classic blued finish. Italian proof marks with the AE date code, a PB monogram on the frame, and a BERBEN CORPORATION N.Y.-N.Y. import mark provide clear provenance.
The open-top slide, heel-release magazine, and fixed sights with a drift-adjustable rear highlight its period-correct configuration.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some 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: This firearm is in solid shape with visible scratches and small blemishes on exterior surfaces. The bore has a bright, shiny appearance.
What’s Included
- Beretta Mod. 70S .380 ACP pistol
- 1x 7-round single-stack magazine with witness slots and a finger-rest base
The Mod. 70S pairs a compact size with a single-action, blowback design, making it a straightforward and responsive .380 ACP pistol. It uses a 3.5 in barrel and a 7+1 capacity, with an exposed ring hammer for clear status and positive control.
Controls are classic to the series: a heel-release magazine system, a manual safety, and a magazine disconnect. The right-side takedown lever is marked with the 'DISASSEMBLY' legend, consistent with factory configuration.
The slide follows Beretta’s open-top pattern with rear serrations only. Sighting is simple and durable, with a fixed front blade and a fixed square-notch rear that is pinned and drift adjustable for windage.
Finish and furniture are period-correct, with a blued slide and frame and checkered black synthetic grips featuring Beretta medallions. Markings include Italian proof marks, the AE (1979) proof date code, a PB monogram on the frame, and the BERBEN CORPORATION N.Y.-N.Y. import stamp, confirming Italian manufacture and U.S. import history.