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Beretta 418 | |
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Type | Semi-automatic pistol |
Place of origin | Kingdom of Italy |
Production history | |
Designer | Beretta |
Designed | sometime between 1919 and 1922 |
Manufacturer | Beretta |
Produced | early 1920s to mid 1950s |
Specifications | |
Cartridge | 6.35×15mmSR (.25 ACP) |
Action | Straight blowback |
Feed system | Magazine capacity: early models 7, later models 8 |
Sights | Fixed iron sights, rear notch and front blade |
The Beretta M418 is an easily concealed Italian 6.35 mm (.25 ACP) pocket pistol. The earliest examples were made between 1919 and 1922. There are several versions, including the 1920 (V1 & V2), 1926, 1926 - 31 (V1 & V2), 1934, 318, and 418 models.