V. Bernardelli Mod. 60 .22 LR Compact SAO Pistol, 3.5-inch Barrel, Polished Blued, Italian 1960s, 10+1, Two Magazines
This Italian-made V. Bernardelli Mod. 60 is a compact, steel-framed .22 LR pistol from the 1960s with single-action-only, straight-blowback operation. It features a polished blued finish, fixed sights, and a 3.5-inch barrel, with a 10+1 capacity. Clear factory markings and Italian proof/date codes are present, and it comes with two 10-round magazines.
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: There are scratches and blemishes on the polished blued finish. The feed ramp appears healthy.
What’s Included
- V. Bernardelli Mod. 60 .22 LR pistol
- Two 10-round detachable single-stack steel magazines with side witness slot and toe baseplates
The Mod. 60 pairs a compact footprint with a 3.5-inch barrel and 10+1 capacity, offering classic .22 LR performance in a streamlined, steel construction. It operates as single-action-only with a straight blowback system, giving it a simple, proven internal layout.
Its polished blued slide and frame present a clean, traditional finish. The slide carries rear cocking serrations and top anti-glare serrations, with a fixed front blade and an integral rear sight notch for a low-profile sight picture. An external serrated spur hammer and a manual thumb safety with a red fire indicator dot round out the controls.
Factory markings are clear and correct, including "MOD. 60" and "CAL. .22 L.R." on the slide, the maker/location legend with "Made in Italy," and Italian proofs such as "PSF." The Italian date code "XIX" is present, aligning it with its 1960s production era. The black checkered plastic grips feature the VB monogram and Bernardelli crest medallion.
This example includes two detachable single-stack steel magazines, each with a side witness slot and toe baseplate tailored to the Bernardelli Mod. 60. These original-style magazines complement the pistol's compact proportions and period-correct configuration.