P. Beretta 950B Minx M2 .22 Short Tip-Up Micro Pistol, 2.4 in Barrel, 6+1, 1959 Italian-Made
This Italian-made 1959 Beretta 950B Minx M2 is the .22 Short variant of the classic tip-up barrel 950 series. It features the short 2.4 in M2 barrel configuration, an aluminum alloy frame, and a conventional closed-top slide with a side ejection port. As a pre-1968 950B pattern, it was produced without a manual safety lever, and it carries period-correct Italian proof marks and date code.
The Minx M2 layout includes a left-side tip-up barrel release lever for simple chamber access, fixed sights, and a heel-type magazine release. The slide is marked "P. BERETTA - cal. 22 corto - Brev. 950," and the black checkered plastic grips display the BERETTA banner with a '22 SHORT MINX' medallion.
Capacity is 6+1 with the included single-column magazine.
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 firearm is in solid shape. It shows various cosmetic imperfections, scratches, blemishes, and areas of finish loss. The slide is discolored. The bore remains clean and shiny.
What’s Included
- MTM Case-Gard hard pistol case
- 1x 6-round magazine (single-column, marked 'MADE IN ITALY')
Chambered in .22 Short, this micro-size Minx M2 uses a single-action-only, blowback system with an external hammer and spur. The tip-up barrel design provides direct access to the chamber without needing to rack the slide.
The pistol uses a conventional closed-top slide with a side ejection port and fixed sights, with an integral front blade and a fixed rear notch. A heel-type magazine release supports the period-correct control layout.
It is marked MADE IN ITALY with Italian proof marks and the Italian date code 'XV,' aligning with its 1959 manufacture. The slide is factory-marked "P. BERETTA - cal. 22 corto - Brev. 950."
The black checkered plastic grips feature the BERETTA banner and a '22 SHORT MINX' medallion specific to this caliber variant. As a pre-1968 950B pattern, it was produced without a manual safety lever.