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Rare Beretta Model 1935 Tipo Alleggerito Marked Semi-Automatic Pistol

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:600.00 USD Estimated At:1,500.00 - 2,500.00 USD
Rare Beretta Model 1935 Tipo Alleggerito Marked Semi-Automatic Pistol
This is an example of Beretta's experimental attempt to lighten the Model 1935 semi-automatic pistol by cutting wide annular grooves in the barrel. The barrel cuts resulted in a weight reduction of only about one ounce. The factory called the pistol the Tipo Alleggerito ("lightened type"), and because of the limited amount of weight reduction, the pistol was never produced in any large quantity. In fact, the pistol was never made in regular production and the number of pistols manufactured with the grooved barrel is unknown. The left side of the slide is marked "P. BERETTA-CAL 7.65-BREVETTATA / GARDONE V.T. 1937-XV". The left grip tang is marked with 1938 dated Italian commercial proofs. The left side of the frame is marked "TIPO ALLEGGERITO". Fitted with metal backed black plastic grips with "PB" emblem.
BBL: 3 3/8 inch round
Stock:
Gauge: 7.65 mm auto
Finish: blue
Grips: plastic
Serial Number: 427914
Condition: Excellent. The slide retains 97% original blue finish with some minor edge wear with limited pin point pitting. The frame retains 90% plus blue finish with the grip straps thinning to a brown patina. There are three small notches on the right grip panel bottom edge, otherwise the grips are excellent with only the slightest handling marks. Mechanically excellent.