Maadi Helwan 951 "Brigadier" 9mm Luger, 4.5 in Barrel, SAO, Egyptian Beretta 1951 Licensed Copy, Interarms Import, Matching Slide/Frame, Blued Steel, 8+1
This Maadi Helwan 951 Brigadier is an Egyptian-licensed copy of the Beretta Model 1951, chambered in 9mm Luger with a 4.5-inch barrel and an 8+1 capacity. It is an INTERARMS Alexandria, VA import and features matching serial numbers on the frame and slide. Its SAO trigger, open-top slide, and falling locking block system reflect the Beretta lineage, while the heel magazine release and cross-bolt safety mark its distinctive service-pistol configuration.
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: Scratches and blemishes are present on the metal surfaces, with large patches of pitting visible on the finish. The ribbed black synthetic grips are cracked at the rear. The bore appears clean and shiny.
What’s Included
- Maadi Helwan 951 Brigadier 9mm pistol
- 1x 8-round steel single-stack magazine with witness holes and small toe baseplate (Helwan 951/Beretta 1951 pattern)
Licensed and produced in Egypt, the Helwan 951 Brigadier follows the Beretta Model 1951 design with a short-recoil action and a falling locking block. The open-top slide design and rear slide serrations aid reliability and handling while reflecting its service heritage.
The pistol is built on a blued steel frame with a blued slide and fixed sights: a blade front and an integral fixed notch rear. It is a full-size sidearm with a 4.5-inch barrel, single-action-only operation, and an external spur hammer.
Controls are classic to the pattern, including a heel-type magazine release and a cross-bolt manual safety. A lanyard ring at the heel supports traditional duty carry configurations.
Importer markings read "INTERARMS ALEX. VA." Matching serial numbers on the frame and slide add desirable continuity for this Helwan 951 variant.