^Lot 695 Italian Model 1935 Beretta Semi-Automatic Pistol, with Holster and Extra Magazine

Italian Model 1935 Beretta Semi-Automatic Pistol, with Holster and Extra Magazine, #553002, 3.25" barrel, blued finish, two-piece black plastic grips with "PB" logo on each side; blade front sight and drift adjustable rear sight with square notch. Pistol is marked on left-side slide "P.BERETTA-CAL 7.65-BREVETATTA/GARDONE V.T. 1944". Rear left-side frame stamped "4/UT" inside circle. Both magazines are unmarked and are in good condition showing wear and some patina. The green leather holster is marked "S.COHER" in ink pen on the rear. Condition is very good with fading, light scuffs, and scratches. Pistol has matching numbers on frame and slide and is very good overall, with the metal retaining approx. 90% finish, showing patina spots to the left-side frame and slide, and wear and darkening to the front and rear grip straps. Grips are very good with light handling marks, and the screws show moderate screwdriver damage. Action operates smoothly, bright bore is very good with very good rifling. No visible import marks. Est.: $500-$750. (C&R/PPT)