| Beretta M1934 | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Beretta M1934. | |
| Type | Semi-automatic pistol |
| Place of origin | Kingdom of Italy |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1935–1991 |
| Used by | Royal Italian Army |
| Wars | Second Italo-Abyssinian War World War II Tuareg Rebellion (1990–1995) |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Beretta |
| Produced | 1934–1991 |
| No. built | 1,080,000 |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 660 g (1 lb 7 oz) (Unloaded) |
| Length | 152 mm (6 in) |
| Barrel length | 94 mm (3.7 in) |
| Cartridge | .380 ACP/9×17mm Corto |
| Action | Blowback |
| Muzzle velocity | 229 m/s (750 ft/s) |
| Feed system | 7 + 1-round detachable box magazine |
| Sights | Fixed front blade and rear notch |
The Beretta Model 1934 is an Italian compact, semi-automatic pistol which was issued as the service pistol of the Royal Italian Army beginning in 1934. As the standard sidearm of the Italian army it was issued to officers, NCOs and machine gun crews. [1] It is chambered for the 9mm Corto, more commonly known as the .380 ACP.