Compact Italian police and civilian pistol from Beretta's postwar lineup. The Model 70 was updated through several variants including the 70S with a manual safety improvement. Built from alloy and steel for light carry weight. Issued to Italian police and military officers. Type: Pistol Action: Semi-Automatic Caliber: .32 ACP Capacity: 8 Year introduced: 1958, Italy Weight: 18 oz Overall length: 6.3" Status: Discontinued Intended use: Police Service, Backup Carry, Collecting