^Lot 400 Italian Beretta Model 1934 Semi-Automatic Pistol

Italian Beretta Model 1934 Semi-Automatic Pistol, #F61412, .380 ACP cal., 3.5'' barrel, blued finish, black plastic grips embossed with ''PB'' logo on each side, blade front sight, and fixed rear sight with ''U''-notch. Includes one unmarked blue steel magazine with finger extension. Pistol is marked ''P.BERETTA-CAL 9 CORTO-Mo 1934-BREVET./CARDONE V.T.1942 XXI'' on left side of the slide; ''(Crown)RE'' on left side of the frame. Matching numbers on the frame and slide. No visible import marks. Condition overall is good, retaining approx. 85% blue, showing wear primarily to the back grip strap. There are specks of frosting, salt and pepper blemishes scattered throughout, especially on the backstrap and slide. Grips are near excellent. Action operates smoothly. Bore rates good, with darkening in the grooves, and defined rifling. Est.: $300-$400. (C&R/PPT)