Beretta Model 1935 Handgun

Larry Potterfield • February 07, 2022

Ever wonder what kind of pistols the Italians were making in the 1950s? This Beretta Model 1935 was made in Gardone Val Trompia Italy in 1952. It has an exposed hammer and no grip safety. The barrel is three and a quarter inches long. It has a fixed rear sight, and a small blade front. The slide locks back after the last shot and the slide closes when the magazine is removed. Beretta made this model from 1935 to 1967, with over a half a million guns produced. All were chambered for the 32 ACP cartridge. For a demonstration of how to operate this gun, be sure to catch the video above!

--Larry Potterfield