Another "New" Old Gun: 1935 .32 Beretta and a Question

[Redcoat3340]

Just to round out a couple of Berettas (.380 85f, 92fs, and Cougar) I figured one of the older ones might be appropriate. So I traded for a model 1935 made in 1954.

In good shape, decent bore but a heavy-ish trigger. I had one sorta like this before in .380 and found it too snappy and traded it away. I'm hoping the smaller caliber will redeem it.

Also, anyone have any experience with lightening the trigger pull? It's stiff with almost not takeup and at 10 pounds or so it goes bang. Would like to see that cut in half. Any suggestions?

If anyone has any experience with these, please do share. It's a great looking little gun, clearly the grandpa of the 92s and 92fs....and I somehow over-purchased 32acp and I gotta use some of it.

 

[chicharrones]

I don't have an answer to the trigger issue other than trying lighter springs that might not exist.

That's a mighty fine looking classic Beretta, though. Congrats.

 

[Blkhrt13]

I always wanted one. I love the way they look. Just classic.

 

[HisSoldier]

Last of the steel framed Berettas? I've always wanted one, a Beretta I mean, but can't feel anything for aluminum alloy, so yeah, I'd like to find one of these myself.

 

[NIGHTLORD40K]

Last of the steel framed Berettas? I've always wanted one, a Beretta I mean, but can't feel anything for aluminum alloy, so yeah, I'd like to find one of these myself.

The Model 1951, which is basically a single-stack, single-action, M92, is all steel. Wonderful pistol if you can find one. The Egyptian Helwan is a direct copy, but has durability issues.


Also, Beretta made a limited edition M92 called the "Billennium" which featured a steel frame. These go for big bucks, though, and some folks think they are ugly......


To the OP, the M34/35 trigger issue has more to do with the trigger/sear engagement dimensions than the springs themselves. A good gunsmith may be able to massage it a bit, but this is probably not something you want to try at home. The Italian Army was more concerned about preventing accidental discharges than precision accuracy from what was essentially an officer's badge of rank meant to be used at point-blank range and last resort, lol.

 

[Tallball]

Nice find! I always wished I had one of those.