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Beretta Model 948 .22 LR SN: 026517N

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:100.00 USD Estimated At:200.00 - 400.00 USD
Beretta Model 948 .22 LR SN: 026517N
"Plinker" Italian made single action semi-automatic compact pistol chambered in .22 Long Rifle, manufactured circa 1952. Features a blued slide, 3.4" barrel, full-length steel guide rod, fixed blade front sight, dovetailed rear sight with square notch, smooth trigger, serrated round hammer spur, manual safety/slide catch on the left side of the frame, heel magazine release, 8 round magazine, black anodized aluminum frame, and two-piece checkered black composite grips with "BERETTA" molded into the tops. All observed serial numbers are matching. Includes the original factory cardboard box with a 1952 dated receipt from Evaluators LTD. Quantico, Virginia to Lt. Col. R.Y. Stratton USMC for the amount of $38.23. Pistol exhibits approximately 60% of it's original finish showing action wear on the barrel & slide, thinning on the frame and the slide turned plum. Action is smooth, the bore is excellent and the composite grips are very good. Condition is NRA Good. ***C&R Firearm***