Videos tagged with Tipo Alleggerito

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.