P. Beretta Modello 1935 .32 ACP Compact Pistol, 1943 WWII Italian Production, 3.5 in Fixed Barrel, Matching Slide/Frame
This wartime Beretta Modello 1935 was made in Italy in 1943 at the Gardone Val Trompia factory and bears the "GARD. V.T." marking. It features matching slide and frame serial numbers, a compact steel build with a blued finish, and the classic fixed-barrel, blowback-operated design. With an 8+1 capacity, lanyard ring, and open-top slide, it represents a notable WWII-era Italian sidearm with authentic features.
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. The blued finish shows scattered scratches and handling marks.
What’s Included
- P. Beretta Modello 1935 .32 ACP pistol
- Two 8-round single-stack steel magazines (long oval witness slot)
Built around a fixed 3.5-inch steel barrel and a blowback-operated, single-action system, the M1935 delivers the straightforward mechanics typical of Beretta’s WWII-era .32 ACP design. The open-top slide with rear serrations and fixed sights provides a clean sight picture and smooth cycling.
Controls are period-correct and practical: a heel-type magazine release, an external spur hammer, and a manual safety that also functions as a slide-hold for disassembly. A lanyard ring at the rear of the grip completes the service-ready configuration.
The pistol’s compact size, blued steel frame and slide, and black synthetic grip panels with PB medallions present the classic look and feel of the model. Capacity is 8+1 in .32 ACP, aligning with the single-stack magazine format.
Made in Italy during WWII, this example carries the Gardone Val Trompia "GARD. V.T." factory marking and has matching slide and frame serial numbers. Two single-stack steel magazines are included, each with the long oval witness slot as noted.