Beretta Model 1915-1919

Beretta Model 1915-1919 pistol. The stock has hard composite grips, the rest of the pistol is made of steel. The butt incorporates the magazine which is missing. The barrel is for the most part enclosed within the cocking slide. Semi-automatic action. The barrel is rifled. The calibre is 7.65mm. The serial number '212935' and the words 'PISTOLA AUT-BERETTA 765-PREV-1915-1919' are stamped on the pistol together with 'R', an anchor and the letter 'M' (Regio Marina - Italian Navy).

Object Details

ID: AAA3141
Collection: Weapons
Type: Pistol
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Fabrica d'Armi Pietro Beretta SPA
Date made: circa 1920
People: Italian Navy
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 114 x 148 x 19 mm