beretta 1934 surplus imports

[Metric]

Rguns, the importer, says "Dates may very but will be from the mid to late 70s."

Mine is marked 1979, and G.F. for "Guardia di Finanza." Per wikipedia, 'Interpol summarizes the Guardia di Finanza as "a force with military status and nationwide remit for financial crime investigations and illegal drugs trafficking investigations".'

 

[jar]

Nice Parker. And yes, it is a small little thing.

 

[Metric]

Nice Parker. And yes, it is a small little thing.

Yeah, the book and gun are 1930's innovations. The Parker is from the 1940's.

 

[jar]

Yeah, the book and gun are 1930's innovations. The Parker is from the 1940's.

The Parker might be even later based on the cap. Which filling system does it have?

 

[Metric]

It's an aerometric from 1949, iirc. Part of my EDC. I found the early vacuumatic version too leaky and difficult to exchange ink type.

 

[Metric]

Here are some size comparisons with various more modern concealed carry pistols, mostly metal-frame (but also the Glock 43).

Beretta 71 (22LR):

Beretta 85 (380acp):

Astra Constable (a PP/PPK copy in 380acp):

Zastava M70 (32acp):

Seecamp (32acp):

Glock 43 (9mm):