Beretta 1915: the First of the Beretta Pistols
The Beretta Model 1915 was Beretta's first semi-automatic pistol, designed by Tullio Marengoni and adopted by the Italian military. It fires the less powerful 9mm Glisenti cartridge, distinct from 9mm Luger, and features a unique dual manual safety system and an open-sided magazine. Early models used a heavy slide and internal buffer for recoil management in a blowback action.









