Beretta Modello 1915–1919 .32 ACP Compact, Interwar Italian, 3.3 in Barrel, 8+1, Matching Slide/Frame
This interwar Beretta Modello 1915–1919 is a compact .32 ACP with a 3.3 inch barrel and an 8+1 capacity. It features matching serial numbers on the slide and frame, fixed sights, and the classic open-top slide. Italian-made in the 1922–1932 period, it retains hallmark design elements including PB monogram grips and a lanyard ring at the butt.
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: The magazine release shows rust pitting. There is light rust on the exterior of the barrel. Rust is present on both grip panels. Frame bluing is worn on the backstrap and on the front of the frame under the trigger guard.
What’s Included
- P. Beretta Modello 1915–1919 pistol (.32 ACP)
- 1x 8-round single-stack steel magazine with elongated witness slot and plain floorplate
- Viridian pocket holster
The Modello 1915–1919 is a striker-fired, blowback-operated design with a fixed barrel, delivering the straightforward handling this platform is known for. Its compact size and 3.3 inch barrel make it a classic pocket-format Beretta from the interwar era.
Construction is blued carbon steel with an open-top slide and rear serrations. Sights are fixed, with an integral front blade and integral rear notch. The frame retains a lanyard ring at the butt, consistent with period carry practices.
Controls include a manual thumb safety and a heel-style magazine release. Grips are hard-rubber with PB monograms and vertical flutes, providing a period-correct look and feel.
Markings include the slide legend "PISTOLA AUT. BERETTA 7,65 – BREV. 1915–1919." Capacity is 8+1 in .32 ACP, and the slide and frame have matching serial numbers.