Beretta model 1934 (M1934) is a compact semi-automatic pistol which was issued as standard to the Italian armed forces beginning in 1934. It is chambered for the 9mm Corto, in the US known as .380 ACP Barrel length 3.701"; Wars WW2; Number made 1,080,000; In service: 1934-1991. Left side of slide reads: " P BERETTA - CAL. 9 CORTO M1934 - BREVET / GARDONE V.T. 1943 XIX. Plastic grips marked with a circle "P B "