Beretta M1923

Beretta Model 1923 - 9x19mm Glisenti

M1923 was an Italian service semi auto pistol, manufactured by the famous Fabrica d'Armi Pietro Beretta company. It was designed as an improved version of M1915/19 and chambered for 9mm Glisenti round. Unlike previous Beretta pistols, M1923 has an external hammer. Official Italian destignation for this pistol was Beretta Brevetto 1915-1919 Modello 1923 (Pattern 1915-1919 Model 1923). It was used by Italian military until replaced with Beretta M1934/M1935. Except Italy, Beretta M1923 was used in Bulgaria and Argentina.

Specifications

(Production: 1923 - 1935; In Service until 1945)

• Type: Pistol

• Caliber: 9x19mm Glisenti

• Weight: 1.8 lbs (0.8 kg) (empty)

• Length: 7 in (17.7 cm)

• Barrel length: 3.4 in (8.7 cm)

• Feed System: 7-round magazine

• Fire Modes: Semi-Auto (DAO)

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The Beretta M1923 and variants can be seen in the following films, television series, video games, and anime used by the following actors:

Film

Title	Actor	Character	Note	Date
The Battle of Stalingrad (Stalingradskaya bitva), Part II	Vladimir Gajdarov	Field Marshal Friedrich Paulus		1949
The Four Days of Naples	Gian Maria Volontè	Capt. Enzo Stimolo	In holster	1962
		Resistance fighters
The Camp Followers (Le soldatesse)		A Bersaglieri Captain		1965
Dangerous Ground		The gang leader	Nickel plated	1997