Beretta 1951?

[BucDan]

Found a store that sells this. Figured to post it here due to its age.

Do you guys know anything about it? Popularity?

[pacrat]

Early or Late model?

Early were aluminum frame and not worth having "they busted". IIRC, mid 1950s they switched to steel frames.

[Quiet]

AFAIK...

Beretta Model 1951 was in production from 1950-1980.
^The 2nd gen (steel frame) began production in 1955.

Unless, there is documented evidence as to when it was made, they are not considered C&R due to production going to 1980 and Beretta typically not wanting to provide production data/years on it.

Popular during the 1950s-1970s, with several European and Middle Eastern Gov/Mil/LE agencies adopting it.

Egypt and Iraq made their own version of it.

I think the 2nd gen (steel frame) is a well made 9x19mm single-stack pistol and a good buy for under $400.

I believe a few months ago, Atlantic Firearms got a batch of C&R Beretta Model 1951 (Italian Navy surplus) and were selling them from $280-350 depending on condition.
They sold out in less than 48 hours.

[Top Shotta HiFi]

Here's a Beretta 1951 fun fact - there was a popular suction dart toy pistol back in the 70's that was molded to look like the Beretta 1951.

I have been kicking around the idea of buying one and cerakoting it day-glo orange just for lulz - not sure if making it look more like a toy and less like a pistol would be copacetic with DOJ...

[morrcarr67]

AFAIK...

Beretta Model 1951 was in production from 1950-1980.
^The 2nd gen (steel frame) began production in 1955.

Unless, there is documented evidence as to when it was made, they are not considered C&R due to production going to 1980 and Beretta typically not wanting to provide production data/years on it.

Popular during the 1950s-1970s, with several European and Middle Eastern Gov/Mil/LE agencies adopting it.

Egypt and Iraq made their own version of it.

I think the 2nd gen (steel frame) is a well made 9x19mm single-stack pistol and a good buy for under $400.

I believe a few months ago, Atlantic Firearms got a batch of C&R Beretta Model 1951 (Italian Navy surplus) and were selling them from $280-350 depending on condition.
They sold out in less than 48 hours.

https://berettausa.custhelp.com/app/...of-manufacture


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[Jess B. Guy]

I have one of the steel 1951's. C&R. Shoots great.

[BucDan]

Local store selling it for $330. Trying to see if it's even worthwhile. Cheap 9mm.

[morrcarr67]

Local store selling it for $330. Trying to see if it's even worthwhile. Cheap 9mm.

That's a fair price, I'd buy it for that.

[BucDan]

That's a fair price, I'd buy it for that.

Great thanks! I'll check it out this weekend.

[huntingsocal]

Classic has them in stock, don't think C&R though but good for price reference

https://www.classicfirearms.com/beretta-1951-9mm-semi-auto-surplus-g-vg/

[morrcarr67]

Local store selling it for $330. Trying to see if it's even worthwhile. Cheap 9mm.

So, did you go and buy it?

[Cessnapilot89]

29 Outdoor Gear in American Canyon has a few of them in stock if anyone needs one in the Bay Area

[thehunted777]

Just won one at auction of Gunbroker for $285 and $15 shipping! It was manufactured in 1957, so definitely C&R status and in very nice condition overall for its age and being a police surplus gun. The gunshop is Robertson's Trading Post in Tennessee, they have a few still left on auction and lots of Buy It Now ones for $339. So if you guys are thinking of getting one, check them out. Cant wait to pick it up next weekend and go to the range!