Beretta 950 B Minx .22 Short Tip-Up Micro Pistol, 2.36 in Barrel, 6+1, Made in Italy
The Beretta 950 B Minx is a compact, Italian-made .22 Short pistol known for its tip-up barrel and straightforward single-action operation. This example stands out for its clean condition, sharp bore, and original Italian proof marks, along with period-correct markings on both sides of the slide. It includes a factory box, manual, and proof/test tag.
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent condition, showing only faint signs of any prior use or handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The pistol is in great shape with some minor blemishes visible.
What’s Included
- Beretta factory box for Series 950 (.22 Minx M2)
- Beretta Series 950 pistol manual (.22 Short)
- Italian proof/test tag (Banco Nazionale di Prova)
- 1x 6-round steel magazine
The Minx is a micro-size semi-auto chambered in .22 Short with a 2.36 inch tip-up carbon steel barrel and a 6+1 capacity. It uses a simple blowback, single-action-only system that keeps operation light and direct.
Construction is focused on lightweight carry and reliability, pairing an aluminum alloy frame with a closed-top slide featuring a right-side ejection port. Fixed sights consist of an integral front blade and a rear notch, and the pistol wears checkered black Beretta-logo grip panels. An external spur hammer provides positive control during manual cocking.
Controls are minimal and intuitive: a heel-type magazine release secures the six-round magazine, and an inertial firing pin serves as the built-in safety feature. This 950 B configuration has no manual safety lever present.
Italian proof marks are present on the left rear of the frame, with a clear "Made in Italy" marking. Slide legends are period-correct: left side "P. BERETTA - Mod. 950 cal. .22 short." and right side "TIPO FLOBERT - MADE IN ITALY." A matching partial serial "3806" is stamped on the barrel lug.
Overall length is approximately 4.7 inches (120 mm).