Beretta M1923 - Italian self-loading pistol, which was in service with the Italian army from 1923 to 1945. It was developed as a modification of the 1915/1919 model. I used standard 9 × 19 mm Gliesenti cartridges, but did not have enough lethal force compared to other Beretta models due to the low reliability and low efficiency of cartridges compared to 9 mm cartridges for Parabellum .
| Beretta M1923 | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Type of | self-loading pistol |
| A country |  Kingdom of Italy |
| Service History | |
| Years of operation | 1923-1935 |
| Adopted | |
| In service | Italy |
| Wars and conflicts | The Second World War |
| Production history | |
| Constructor | Tulio Marengoni |
| Manufacturer | Factory d'Army Pietro Beretta S.p.A. |
| Characteristics | |
| Weight kg | 0.8 |
| Length mm | 177 |
| Barrel length mm | 87 |
| Cartridge | 9 × 19 mm Glisenti |
| Caliber mm | 9 |
| Work principles | free shutter |
| starting speed bullets , m / s | 305 |
| Maximum range, m | fifty |
| Type of ammunition | 7-round box magazine |
History
During the First World War, Beretta pistols of the 1915 model were developed: the recoil principle with a free shutter and the use of a 9 mm Glisenti cartridge were implemented by the gunsmith Tullio Marengoni in the Beretta M1915 model, which used two fuses and was small in size. However, he was not completely safe during the shooting. In 1919, a cartridge of 7.65 mm caliber was selected for the pistol, and the trigger mechanism was changed. The shutter was brought to the modern look of Beretta's pistols.
In 1923, the 9 mm Gliesenti cartridge was recognized as the main caliber, after which a new model was developed specifically for this caliber - the Beretta M1923. The new model had a trigger with a ring. The pistol used a recoil mechanism when fired, since the new cartridge from Glisenti had a reduced charge. For firing, box magazines with 7 rounds were used, the barrel length reached 100 mm. The shutter featured the marking “PISTOLA-BERETTA-9M BREV. 1915-1915-mo 1923 ”, which indicated the exact origin of the model. Sometimes an additional handle was attached to the gun, which could put the gun into firing mode in bursts like the Mauser C96 .
The use of Short cartridges with a 9 mm caliber could damage the gun, so the gun was soon removed from service, replacing with new Beretta M1934 models. Production ceased in fact in 1925.
Literature
- Fowler, Will. The Complete World Encyclopedia of Guns. - London: Hermes House, 2008 .-- ISBN 978-0-681-94996-6 .
- Peterson, Phillip. Standard Catalog of Military Firearms. - 5th ed .. - Iola: Krause Publications, 2009 .-- ISBN 978-0-89689-826-4 .
Links
- Cliff, Carlisle. Italian Semi Auto Pistols