- Beretta M 1935
Infobox Weapon
name=Beretta M1935
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origin=flagicon|Italy|1861 Kingdom of Italy
type=Semi-automatic pistol
is_ranged=yes
service=1937
used_by=Italy ,Germany
wars=World War II
designer=
design_date=
manufacturer=Beretta
production_date=1935–1967
number=Approx. 525,000
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length=
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crew=
cartridge=7.65x17mm Browning SR (.32 ACP)
caliber=
action= Blowback
rate=
velocity=925 ft/s (282 m/s)
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max_range=
feed= 8-round detachable box magazine
sights= The Beretta M1935 is a compact.32 ACP caliber , blowbackpistol that was manufactured byBeretta .History
In the early 1930s, the Italian army was impressed by the
Walther PP pistol, Beretta did not want to lose a big Italian military contract and designed the compact M1934 for the Italianarmy which accepted it in 1937. The M1935 is simply an M1934 modified to fire .32ACP ammunition.Specifications
The M1935 is a single-action semi-automatic blowback pistol that fires the .32 ACP
ammunition . It is made out of carbonsteel withplastic grips. It is fitted with a manualsafety and when the last shot has been fired the slide is retained open by the empty magazine. The magazine capacity is 8 rounds. As this pistol was built for the Italian army, all parts were interchangeable, which simplified maintenance and manufacturing: a first at the time.Intended market
It was purpose built and designed for the Italian armed forces, however it was also sold to the civilian market and issued to the German forces in 1944 and 1945.
Design advantages
Fitted with the Beretta style open slide, the M1935 has a very reliable feeding and extraction cycle. It was made with few parts and is very simple to maintain. The M1935 is a very robust construction with long service life if properly maintained.
Limitations
The .32 ACP ammunition is somewhat
anemic . The magazine capacity of only 8 rounds reduces the M1935 to a last resort self defense pistol. When the empty magazine is removed, the slide moves back forward as the magazine holds it back, this slows down the reloading of the pistol.Production
From 1935 to 1967, about 525,000 units.
World War II prize guns
The Beretta M1935 had been captured in huge numbers during
World War II from Italian and German armed forces by allied soldiers who liked it because of its small size, rugged design and good construction. Many of these captured pistols are operational to this day and widespread in the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, France and in the United Kingdom. The M1935 is compact and easy to hide, with ammunition available for it.See also
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Beretta M1934 External links
* [http://www.berettaweb.com/armi/Beretta%20mod%201934%20&%201935.htm Beretta 1935 pictures and information]
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