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Beretta Beretta M1951 9mm 4.5-inch

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First Beretta locked-breech pistol. Issued to the Italian military and exported widely including Egyptian and Israeli contracts. Predecessor to the M92.

Type: Pistol

Action: Semi-Automatic

Caliber: 9mm

Capacity: 8

Year introduced: 1951, Italy

Weight: 31 oz

Overall length: 8"

Status: Discontinued

Military use: Yes

Intended use: Military Sidearm