Beretta Modello 1934 .380 ACP Compact Pistol (1966, Italy) - Blued Steel, Open-Top Slide, Threaded Barrel, 7+1
This Italian-made Beretta Modello 1934 is a 1966 production example in .380 ACP (9 Corto), marked with the E-prefix serial range used from 1954–1967. It features the classic open-top slide, fixed barrel blowback system, and black PB-logo grips, along with a threaded barrel configuration. Import marks are present on the underside, and the slide is correctly stamped "CAL. 9 CORTO MOD. 1934 P.B.
1966." A spare threaded barrel and a 7-round magazine with finger-rest base are included.
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: There are visible scratches and blemishes across the exterior, with minor finish loss present, primarily on high-contact edges.
What’s Included
- P. Beretta Modello 1934 .380 ACP pistol
- 1x 7-round steel magazine with elongated witness window and finger-rest base
- Spare threaded barrel for Beretta Modello 1934
Manufactured in Italy in 1966, this Modello 1934 sits in the E-prefix serial range used from 1954–1967. It retains the hallmark open-top slide with rear serrations and the fixed-barrel, single-action blowback design that defines the model.
The pistol is configured with a threaded barrel, and a spare threaded barrel is included. The fixed barrel is visible through the open slide, and the barrel length measures 3.38 inches.
Controls are period-correct, including a heel-type magazine release and a manual safety lever that also serves as the takedown and can hold the slide. A lanyard ring is mounted at the lower rear of the grip.
The pistol wears blued steel construction with black synthetic grips featuring PB medallions. Sights are fixed, with a blade front and notch rear.
Markings include the slide legend "CAL. 9 CORTO MOD. 1934 P.B. 1966" and an underside import mark reading "PALM BAY, FL, BERETTA M1934-C, SWITZERLAND, .380AUTO." Capacity is 7+1 with the included 7-round magazine.