Dating beretta shotguns

How to find out what year a Beretta is?

Here are the date codes to find out which year they are:- Beretta date codes Italian guns are easily dated by a code - not in the serial numbers but next to the proof mark. Heres the list - and apologies for a rather long post: Roman numeral series

Are Beretta shotguns any good?

If you are a true shotgun enthusiast, then you probably know that Beretta is one of the best manufacturers of quality shotguns. Whether you prefer well-designed pieces with incredible detail or budget guns that offer you the best value for your money, Beretta has got you covered with their wide selection of shotguns.

How do I read the date on a shot gun barrel?

Shotguns have this mark stamped on the barrel near the chamber. You may need to remove the barrel to read the mark. In some cases the actual date was stamped instead of these marks, this is normally seen on older pistols.

When was the first Beretta pistol made?

The first Beretta firearm using this dating system was the Model 1934 pistol (introduced in 1935), thus the year was indicated as XIII (usually marked on the slide) and thus referring to the 13th year of Mussolinis reign. This practice ended in 1945 with XXIII at the close of WWII, and the chart below resets the Roman Numeral marking to I.

How can you tell how old a Beretta is?

Beretta date codes Italian guns are easily dated by a code - not in the serial numbers but next to the proof mark. Heres the list - and apologies for a rather long post: Roman numeral series

What do the Roman numerals on Beretta pistols mean?

The Roman numerals appearing on Beretta pistols which were made during the Fascist regime represent the year of that regime and probably were required by government order. The 9 mm. Mod. 1934 Berettas made in 1941 and 1942 are normally in the 800,000 to 900,000 range of serial numbers.

How many Berettas were made in 1941 and 1942?

The 9 mm. Mod. 1934 Berettas made in 1941 and 1942 are normally in the 800,000 to 900,000 range of serial numbers. Variant serial numbers are frequently found, however.

What is the highest serial number on a Beretta pistol?

The highest serial number noted is 622,297, found on a pistol marked as made in 1939. Following World War II, in 1946 or soon thereafter, some changes in the design of the Beretta pistols were made. Production of the 7.65 and 9 mm. pistols had been continued during the war, under German supervision.

When was the first Beretta made in USA?

Beretta USA was established in 1977. Domestic builds completed in ACCK, MD without serial number data were primarily manufactured between 1977 and 1987. Some were manufactured as late as the mid-1990s. Important Note: Some firearms, including our 90 Series, were domestically manufactured in the early 1990’s.

What kind of gun is a Beretta Model 1915?

In response to a need for something cheaper, Tulio Marengoni of the Beretta company designed the Model 1915, a simple blowback handgun chambered for the 9mm Glisenti cartridge. Only 15,300 of the Model 1915 pistol were made, because even they proved to be a bit more than the military really needed.

When did the Beretta 92 become popular?

In the 1980s, Beretta enjoyed a renewal of popularity in North America after its Beretta 92 pistol was selected as the service handgun for the United States Army under the designation of M9 pistol . In the 1970s, Beretta also started a manufacturing plant in São Paulo, Brazil.

Does Beretta make pistols for the military?

Beretta USA Corp announces receipt of a US Army contract for the delivery of up to 450,000 Beretta Model 92FS pistols to the US Armed Forces throughout the world.