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Italy |
| Type |
Semi-automatic pistol |
| Manufacturer |
Beretta |
| Introduction |
1935 |
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The Beretta Model 1935 (M1935) is a compact .32 ACP caliber, blowback pistol that was manufactured by Beretta. The M1935 is simply an Beretta Model M1934 modified to fire .32ACP ammunition.
The M1935 is a single-action semi-automatic blowback pistol that fires the .32 ACP ammunition. It is made out of carbon steel with plastic grips. It is fitted with a manual safety and when the last shot has been fired the slide is retained open by the empty magazine. The magazine capacity is 8 rounds. As this pistol was built for the Italian army, all parts were interchangeable, which simplified maintenance and manufacturing: a first at the time.
The Beretta M1935 had been captured in huge numbers during World War II from Italian and German armed forces by allied soldiers who liked it because of its small size, rugged design and good construction. Many of these captured pistols are operational to this day and widespread in the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, France and in the United Kingdom. The M1935 is compact and easy to hide, with ammunition available for it.
From 1935 to 1967, about 525,000 units were produced.
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