Beretta Modello 1934 .380 ACP (9mm Corto) Compact Pistol, WWII 1943 G‑Prefix, Blued Steel, 3.5 in Barrel, 7+1
This Italian P. Beretta Modello 1934 is a WWII-era compact service pistol chambered in .380 ACP (9mm Corto). It dates to 1943 wartime production in the G-prefix serial range and retains key period features including the open-top slide, blued steel construction, and black PB-monogram grip panels. The frame is marked "CAL. 9" to denote 9mm Corto, and serial numbers are stamped on both the slide and the frame.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The firearm is in overall good shape with scratches and blemishes present, along with widespread finish wear.
What’s Included
- Brown leather flap holster with external spare-mag pocket
- Two 7-round steel single-stack magazines for Beretta M1934 with mixed baseplates (finger-rest and flat)
Wartime provenance is a highlight: this Modello 1934 falls within the G-prefix range associated with 1943 production. The "CAL. 9" frame marking denotes 9mm Corto, the period designation for .380 ACP, aligning with Italian military issue during WWII.
The pistol uses a single-action blowback system with an open-top slide and rear serrations, paired with an external spur hammer. Controls include a heel-style magazine release and a manual thumb safety. A lanyard ring at the rear of the frame adds a correct service feature from the era.
Sighting is straightforward and rugged, with a fixed blade front and an integral notch rear. The compact steel frame wears a blued finish and is fitted with black molded grip panels bearing the PB monogram, consistent with the model’s wartime configuration.
Barrel length is 3.5 inches, and capacity is 7+1. Serial numbers are stamped on both the slide and the frame, and the bore condition is excellent with sharp rifling, supporting the pistol’s strong mechanical fundamentals.