Beretta Model 71 .22 LR Compact Pistol, 70 Series, 3.5 in Threaded Fixed Barrel, Alloy Frame, Blued
This Beretta Model 71 from the 70 Series is a compact .22 LR pistol built on an aluminum alloy frame with a steel slide and fixed, threaded 3.5 inch barrel. It features classic Beretta markings and comes complete with two 8-round magazines, a thread-on knurled faux suppressor barrel shroud, and a barrel thread protector. Marked PB - MADE IN ITALY and PIETRO BERETTA GARDONE V.T., with an Italian "CAT." frame marking.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive 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 is finish loss throughout with scratches on the slide and frame.
What’s Included
- 2x 8-round single-stack steel magazines (heel-catch pattern)
- Thread-on knurled faux suppressor (barrel shroud)
- Barrel thread protector
The Model 71 is part of Beretta’s 70 Series and uses a fixed-barrel blowback action in .22 LR. This compact configuration pairs a steel slide and barrel with a lightweight aluminum alloy frame, finished in blued.
Controls include a single-action trigger, exposed spur hammer, and a frame-mounted manual safety with a red "fire" dot indicator. The heel-type magazine catch complements the single-column design for an 8+1 capacity. A lanyard ring is fitted at the grip heel.
The slide follows Beretta’s open-top profile with rear-only vertical serrations for a clean ejection path. Sighting is straightforward, with a barrel-mounted fixed front blade and a fixed rear notch on the slide.
The 3.5 inch barrel is fixed and threaded, and this pistol includes a thread-on knurled faux suppressor barrel shroud along with a dedicated thread protector. Checkered black plastic grips with Beretta medallions round out the classic look and feel.
Markings include PB - MADE IN ITALY and PIETRO BERETTA GARDONE V.T., along with the Italian "CAT." designation, underscoring its Italian manufacture within the 70 Series line.