Gun Collectors Dream Auction #79 Weapons of War

Italian Beretta Model 1934 Semi-Automatic Pistol with German-Marked Holster and Two Magazines, 1941

This auction ended on November 15, 2025.

Start price: $10

Estimated price: $600 - $1,200

Buyer's Premium: 12%

Sold for: $500

Description

An Italian Beretta Model 1934 semi-automatic pistol, manufactured by P. Beretta in Gardone V.T. in 1941. Chambered in .380 ACP (marked ‘.9 Scurt’), the pistol bears serial number ‘24233’. It features black molded grips with the distinctive Beretta ‘PB’ logo. Accompanying the pistol are two black metal magazines and a black leather military-style holster. The holster is stamped with a German Waffenamt inspection mark ‘WaA195’, a manufacturer code ‘nkc’, and the year ’43’, indicating its likely World War II German military issue. An import mark ‘ARMAMENTOS WPB FL 380ACP ITALY’ is present on the underside of the barrel, confirming its caliber and origin.


Condition report:

The pistol exhibits a worn blued finish with visible scratches and areas of finish loss, particularly on the slide and frame, consistent with extensive use and its age. The grips appear intact. The accompanying holster shows wear commensurate with its age and military service, including some scuffs and creasing. The magazines show signs of use. Overall condition is consistent with its age and operational history.