Italian 1934

	Nation: Italy
	Adopted: 1934
	Design: Beretta
	Caliber: 9mm short
	Capacity: 7 shot
	Action: Automatic
	Mfg. by: Pietro Beretta SpA, Gardone Val Trompia

Italian Beretta Model 1934

Produced to meet Mussolini's need for small arms when Italy invaded Africa. This pistol remained the main sidearm of Italian forces through out WWII. This model was produced in 9mm Corto. An improve version of earlier Beretta pistols, elements of it's design are recognizable in current Beretta models like the US Military's 92F.