Beretta Modello 1935 .32 ACP Compact Pistol, 3.5 in Barrel, 1956 Italian Post-war Commercial, Blued, 8+1
This post-war Beretta Modello 1935 is a compact .32 ACP single-action blowback pistol produced in 1956, confirmed by the boxed Gardone date code "XII." It features the classic open-top slide with rear vertical serrations, a blued steel frame and slide, and smooth hardwood grips. Italian proofs and the "MADE IN ITALY" export marking emphasize its commercial/export configuration from Italy.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Fair - Generally clean, some residue or smudges, slight corrosion.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are scratches and scuffs throughout. The bore is bright and clean to visual inspection.
What’s Included
- P. Beretta Modello 1935 .32 ACP pistol
- 1x 8-round single-stack steel magazine with finger-rest base
Built on a compact steel frame with a 3.5 inch barrel, the Modello 1935 delivers the traditional Beretta .32 ACP format with an open-top slide and exposed barrel. The slide carries rear vertical serrations for purchase, and the external hammer uses a serrated spur.
This example is a post-war commercial/export pistol with Italian proof-house marks from Gardone on the left side of the frame and "MADE IN ITALY" on the right. The boxed Roman-numeral proof date "XII" corresponds to 1956, aligning with the documented year of manufacture.
Controls are consistent with European configuration, including a heel-type magazine catch at the butt and a manual thumb safety. The safety lever doubles as a slide lock for disassembly, as designed for the model.
It retains fixed sights with a front blade and rear notch, smooth uncheckered hardwood grip panels secured by a single screw per side, and a lanyard ring on the frame. Capacity is 8+1 with the included single-stack magazine featuring a finger-rest base.