Beretta 38/42
PM Beretta mod. M38/42, cal. 9 mm Para.
Weapon manufactured in Italy in 1942 for the German army.
Beretta 38/42
PM Beretta mod. 38/42.
This is a simplified version of the mod. 38, specially ordered in 1942 by the German Ministry of Armaments from Beretta to compensate for the shortage of its own-produced PMs.
This is an example of the first variation with barrel fluting (the second variant having a smooth-bore barrel).
Beretta MAB38A
Unfortunately deactivated (barrel, bolt, and other pieces welded) but complete with all original accessories:
- Magazine capacity 10. 20 & 40 rounds (30 I have not, but it is only post-war) cal. 9M38
- Magazine filler device
- cleaning accessories (oiler, brush, cleaning rods)
- Leather sling
- User’s manual printed in 1942
- Web bag
- Cardboard box for 20 rounds (two clips) made in 1943 (empty)
Matching numbers.
No manufacturer markings because made in 1944 under Fascist "Repubblica di Salò"
You can choose semi auto or full auto by one of the two triggers; the rear trigger (striped) is for full auto fire and the first trigger (smooth) is for semi auto fire.
Rate of fire is about 550 rpm.
Enrico
