Vincenzo Bernardelli Vest Pocket .25 ACP Micro Pistol, Nickel-Plated Steel, 2.125 in Barrel, Made in Italy
This Italian-made Vincenzo Bernardelli Vest Pocket is a compact, steel-framed .25 ACP pistol built in the post-WWII era. It features a nickel-plated finish, striker-fired hammerless design, and a 2.125 inch barrel. Notable details include integral fixed sights, a heel-style magazine catch, and a cross-bolt manual safety, with Italian proof marks and clear "MADE IN ITALY" frame marking and Gardone V.T. slide markings.
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 exterior shows scattered cosmetic imperfections, including scratches, blemishes, and areas of finish loss.
What's Included
- Vincenzo Bernardelli Vest Pocket .25 ACP pistol
- 1x 6-round detachable single-column steel magazine
The Vest Pocket format keeps the profile extremely small while retaining all-steel construction. This example uses a striker-fired, hammerless system identifiable by the round knurled rear plug/backplate. Capacity is 6+1 in .25 ACP (6.35mm), and the barrel measures approximately 2.125 inches.
Controls are simple and purposeful. A cross-bolt manual safety sits above the grip panels, and a heel-type magazine release at the butt secures the single-column magazine. Vertical rear slide serrations aid manipulation, and a sighting groove runs along the slide top.
Sighting equipment is integral and low-profile, with a tiny fixed front blade and a shallow fixed rear notch. The nickel-plated steel frame, slide, and receiver deliver a classic finish, complemented by black checkered synthetic grips bearing the VB monogram.
Origin and markings are clearly defined. The slide is marked "BERNARDELLI – GARDONE V.T. ITALIA – CAL. 6,35 BREV." and Italian proof stamps appear on the right side of the frame. "MADE IN ITALY" is stamped on the frame below the slide above the trigger area.
The serial number is located on the heel of the frame.