Beretta M1934
| Beretta M1934 | |
|---|---|
Beretta M1934. | |
| Type | Semi-automatic pistol |
| Place of origin | Kingdom of Italy |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1935–1991 |
| Used by | see users |
| Wars | Second Italo-Abyssinian War Spanish Civil War World War II Tuareg Rebellion (1990–1995) |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Beretta |
| Produced | 1934–1991 |
| No. built | 1,080,000 |
| Specifications | |
| Mass |
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| Length | 15.2 cm (6.0 in) |
| Barrel length | 8.9 cm (3.5 in) |
| Cartridge | 9×17mm Corto (.380 ACP) |
| Action | Blowback |
| Rate of fire | 28 rounds per minute |
| Muzzle velocity | 290 m/s (950 ft/s) |
| Effective firing range | 40 m (130 ft) |
| Feed system | 7-round detachable box magazine |
| Sights | Fixed front blade and rear notch |
| References | |
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. It is chambered for the 9mm Corto, more commonly known as the .380 ACP.