Videos tagged with Beretta 1935

This video details the Beretta Model 1934 and 1935 pistols, highlighting their historical context within World War II Italy and German occupation. It explains the manufacturing changes, caliber differences, and markings that distinguish Italian Army issue from German Army issue firearms produced during this period. The discussion emphasizes how these changes reflect the shifting political and military landscape of Italy.

This video from Forgotten Weapons, featuring Ian McCollum, delves into two lightweight variants of Beretta pocket pistols: the Model 1934 'Tipo Alleggerito' and a Model 1935 with an aluminum frame. McCollum, a recognized expert in historical firearms, explains how Italian legislation influenced these designs, particularly the 'Tipo Alleggerito's' fluted barrel intended to meet a 600-gram weight limit to avoid classification as a 'war weapon.' The Model 1935 utilized an aluminum alloy frame for practical weight savings, as aluminum frames proved less durable in the higher-pressure .380 ACP of the 1934 model.