| Beretta Model 1923 | |
|---|---|
 Left side view of the Beretta M1923 | |
| Type | Semi-automatic pistol |
| Place of origin | Italy |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1923–1945 |
| Used by | See Users |
| Wars | World War II |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Giovanni Beretta |
| Manufacturer | Fabrica d'Armi Pietro Beretta S.p.A. |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 800 grams (1.8 lb) |
| Length | 177 millimetres (7.0 in) |
| Barrel length | 87 millimetres (3.4 in) |
| Cartridge | 9mm Glisenti |
| Caliber | 9 mm |
| Action | Blowback/single |
| Muzzle velocity | 305 m/s (1,000.6 fps) |
| Effective firing range | 50 metres (55 yd) |
The Beretta Model 1923 pistol was a service pistol used by the Italian Army from 1923 until 1945. The M1923 was designed to consolidate the improvements of the 1915/19 model and to use the 9mm Glisenti round. However, due to the vast amount of handguns available after the end of World War I only 3000 samples, of about 10.000 produced, were purchased by the Italian Army.[1]
- ^ Fowler, Will (2008). The Complete World Encyclopedia of Guns. Anness Publishing. p. 171.