What a great acquisition, especially with the papers and holster! There's one of these locally that caught my eye, and after "umpteen" videos on these pistols, I'm really considering it. I like the information on Lewis Belcher; he began his active duty 40 years before me; I also went through New Cumberland in '83 on the way to recruit training.
Great video about a very interesting firearm. This was recommended to me by RUclips because I was watching a video by my friend shooting his grandfather's M1934 pistol that was his duty gun as an MP in WWII. I just completed a recreation of the shoulder holster he carried it in and I'm about to make a copy of his belt holster. I'm grinning as your video progressed as I'm sitting in Harrisburg, right across the river from Camp Hill, I'm originally from western Pennsylvania (outside of Johnstown) and know Altoona and Barnesboro (from the shown document) fairly well. I made a video of the holster today as well if you would care to see it. Thanks for sharing!
My dad was an infantry Sargent in ww2 ,seeing much combat action including the battle of the bulge.At a train station when he was preparing to return stateside he traded his service 1911 to an Italian officer for his Beretta 1934.I have since inherited the Beretta.Im not sure why they made the trade, but I believe the 1911 may have held some bad memory's for Dad. He never spoke much about the war, except for the men in his outfit. As much as I like the 1934 I cant help to wonder what became of his 1911.
Excellent review on a quality handgun. Planning on purchasing one in good condition. Wondering if she can go a thousand rounds. I would probably only fire a magazine at a time. At my range in my backyard. PEACE
How did you get that? Didn't his family want to keep it? It's so sad his grandkids didn't want it. I have visited altoona. I am a New Cumberland weekly. Camp Hill is across the Hill from me. So all your paperwork ties to my local area. Also, I have two of those. Both romanian. I like shooting them. Have you shot it? What do you think of that trigger?
I picked it up in a local shop. I don't know if the dealer got it directly from the family or if he got it from someone else. Either way, yes, it's sad that the family no longer wanted the history. Unfortunately, it happens all the time. I'm just happy to be the new custodian and will care for it in the family's absence. I haven't shot it yet.
My father was given a 1934 that was taken out of the Beretta factory when the Americans captured the factory during the invasion of Italy. My father's friend was an army sgt and personally took the gun, holster and clips from the factory and shipped them back to the states with a paper wire tag bearing his name and rank. My father and his friend are both deceased now so I inherited the gun. I was told the gun has never been fired but there is no paperwork to verify any of this story. Is there any way to learn any more about this gun by markings or serial number to validate this story or is this just one of many 1934s tucked away in someone's underwear drawer? Thanks
Hello...I've got a Mauser with bringback papers...I received photos of the guy and a ring of his. My question is how much did you pay?? If you don't mind. I'd like to know if I got a decent deal. I paid $800 . TIA
I love these pieces that give us a glimpse into history. To have the capture documents along with the firearm is great! Awesome!
Thanks! I've always wanted a piece with the documents and when I found this one and saw the price, I had to make it mine!
Ciao sono italiano confermo è proprio un bel pezzo da noi è stata usata fino al 1980 saluti dall’Italia 🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹
Great Story - Great Job! Thanks, beautiful pistol and phenomenal background!
Thanks for watching!
Awesome! Love Berretta
AND beautiful history!
Thanks!
What a great acquisition, especially with the papers and holster! There's one of these locally that caught my eye, and after "umpteen" videos on these pistols, I'm really considering it. I like the information on Lewis Belcher; he began his active duty 40 years before me; I also went through New Cumberland in '83 on the way to recruit training.
It's definitely a favorite piece in my collection. Thanks for watching!
Got one - papered. My Uncle’s- brought back from Italy. Obtained in Northern Italy - possibly Genoa. 442nd RCT.
Very cool!
Great video about a very interesting firearm. This was recommended to me by RUclips because I was watching a video by my friend shooting his grandfather's M1934 pistol that was his duty gun as an MP in WWII. I just completed a recreation of the shoulder holster he carried it in and I'm about to make a copy of his belt holster. I'm grinning as your video progressed as I'm sitting in Harrisburg, right across the river from Camp Hill, I'm originally from western Pennsylvania (outside of Johnstown) and know Altoona and Barnesboro (from the shown document) fairly well. I made a video of the holster today as well if you would care to see it. Thanks for sharing!
Funny how things all come together! Thanks for watching!
thank s on the date info.... good job
Thanks for watching!
Excellent research.
Thank you! Appreciate you watching and commenting.
My dad was an infantry Sargent in ww2 ,seeing much combat action including the battle of the bulge.At a train station when he was preparing to return stateside he traded his service 1911 to an Italian officer for his Beretta 1934.I have since inherited the Beretta.Im not sure why they made the trade, but I believe the 1911 may have held some bad memory's for Dad. He never spoke much about the war, except for the men in his outfit. As much as I like the 1934 I cant help to wonder what became of his 1911.
Very cool story! Thanks for watching!
In war we all lose. To take the life of an enemy soldier. As all life is holy. Excellent trade BER M34.
Good work ceep it up!
Thanks, will do!
It was government issued when my dad worked at the torupedo factory in Alexandria va as a tool and die maker
Excellent review on a quality handgun. Planning on purchasing one in good condition. Wondering if she can go a thousand rounds. I would probably only fire a magazine at a time. At my range in my backyard. PEACE
Thanks for watching.
How did you get that? Didn't his family want to keep it? It's so sad his grandkids didn't want it. I have visited altoona. I am a New Cumberland weekly. Camp Hill is across the Hill from me. So all your paperwork ties to my local area. Also, I have two of those. Both romanian. I like shooting them. Have you shot it? What do you think of that trigger?
I picked it up in a local shop. I don't know if the dealer got it directly from the family or if he got it from someone else. Either way, yes, it's sad that the family no longer wanted the history. Unfortunately, it happens all the time. I'm just happy to be the new custodian and will care for it in the family's absence. I haven't shot it yet.
My father was given a 1934 that was taken out of the Beretta factory when the Americans captured the factory during the invasion of Italy. My father's friend was an army sgt and personally took the gun, holster and clips from the factory and shipped them back to the states with a paper wire tag bearing his name and rank. My father and his friend are both deceased now so I inherited the gun. I was told the gun has never been fired but there is no paperwork to verify any of this story. Is there any way to learn any more about this gun by markings or serial number to validate this story or is this just one of many 1934s tucked away in someone's underwear drawer? Thanks
Without official documentation paperwork, it's all but impossible to verify that the story you were told about how it was acquired is accurate.
Hello...I've got a Mauser with bringback papers...I received photos of the guy and a ring of his. My question is how much did you pay?? If you don't mind. I'd like to know if I got a decent deal. I paid $800 . TIA
That's not a whole lot of info to go on, but I'd bet it was a good deal.
Mine is from 1989, very actual,
I own a 1944