The serial number listings by month presented below were developed by Scott Duff, a recognized authority on and author of a series of books on the M1 Garand. The following information can be found in the books 'The M1 Garand: WWII' and 'The M1 Garand Serial Numbers and Data Sheets' found at Fulton Armory, and are used here with Mr. Duff's permission.

• Beretta 1951 Manufacturing Dates By Serial Number
• Beretta Serial Number Lookup 92fs
• Beretta M1951 Serial Number Lookup
• Beretta Manufacture Date By Serial Number Lookup
• Beretta Manufacture Date By Serial Number Name
• Beretta Age By Serial Number

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The tables below list only the Springfield Armory and

Beretta serial number search Thread starter Mike1911; Start date Aug 1, 2010; Mike1911. Joined Mar 12, 2005 Messages 2,573 Likes 291 Location. Jun 30, 2018 Visit Remington Society Website. Firearm dating information about Remington series firearms and guns provided by the Remington Society. You can reference the above website in order to date your firearm by the numbers and letters in the serial number and also learn how to read the serial number to know what each number and letter stands for, just like in a drivers license number. Jan 24, 2019 Beretta 92s Serial Number Manufacture Date. In some cases the actual date in Arabic numerals may be used, or a combination of Roman and Arabic numerals. For example, 1972 is usually represented by XXVIII, but in a few cases it may be written XX8 or as 1972. The Manufacturer warrants that this firearm was manufactured free of defects in material or workmanship; and for a period of one (1) year after date of original purchase, the Manufacturer and/or its local official Distributor/s (as listed here) agree to correct any such defect in this firearm by repair or replacement (at their discretion. For guns made since 1988 in the USA by Beretta USA, the date can be traced by the serial number. I understand that the manufacture year is marked with 2 letters before the serial number. It says near the top of this post, the code for year of manufacture is not part of the serial number.

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Springfield Armory production 1932 - 34 : 80

Year/Month	Serial # at end of Month
1937
August	120
September	307
October	539
November	696
December	1,034

Year/Month	Serial # at end of Month
1938
January	1,186
February	1,338
March	1,809
April	2,213
May	2,406
June	2,911
July	2,911
August	3,537
September	4,386
October	5,242
November	6,072
December	6,972

Year/Month	Serial # at end of Month
1939
January	7,715
February	8,762
March	9,893
April	10,703
May	11,511
June	12,848
July	12,911
August	14,823
September	17,010
October	19,410
November	21,293
December	23,567

Year/Month	Serial # at end of Month
1940
January	26,729
February	30,008
March	33,790
April	38,034
May	41,679
June	46,221
July	51,970
August	59,868
September	68,054
October	78,306
November	90,177
December	100,000 - 165,501 to 169,073

Beretta 1951 Manufacturing Dates By Serial Number

Year/Month	Serial # at end of Month
1941
January	183,519
February	197,811
March	211,288
April	228,527
May	248,757
June	269,686
July	296,252
August	324,301
September	349,442
October	377,258
November	401,529
December	429,811

Year/Month	Serial # at end of Month
1942
January	462,737
February	498,216
March	542,494
April	588,879
May	638,679
June	691,401
July	749,779
August	809,016
September	872,343
October	940,250
November	1,008,899
December	1,090,310

Year/Month	Serial # at end of Month
1943
January	1,169,091
February	1,200,000 & 1,357,474 to 1,396,255
March	1,469,177
April	1,547,452
May	1,629,565
June	1,710,012
July	1,786,469
August	1,877,654
September	1,978,407
October	2,092,825
November	2,204,430
December	2,305,849 & 2,410,000 to 2,420,191

Year/Month	Serial # at end of Month
1944
January	2,543,412
February	2,634,316
March	2,723,004
April	2,810,312
May	2,900,312
June	2,981,126
July	3,051,952
August	3,114,434
September	3,180,532
November	3,302,641
December	3,359,159

Beretta Serial Number Lookup 92fs

Year/Month	Serial # at end of Month
1945
January	3,450,503
February	3,531,489
March	3,672,442
April	3,717,867
May	3,797,768
June	3,875,601
July	Unknown
August	Unknown
September	Unknown
October	3,888,081

M1 Garand collectors may note some duplication of Springfield and Winchester

serial numbers, particularly in the range of 2,305,800 to 2,533,400 range.

Year/Month	Serial # at end of Month
1941
January	100,501
February	100,831
March	102,701
April	104,901
May	107,801
June	111,501
July	115,501
August	120,111
September	122,081
October	126,130
November	131,130
December	137,960

Year/Month	Serial # at end of Month
1942
January	144,110
February	149,130
March	155,310
April	162,190
May	165,500 & 1,200,001 to 1,203,692
June	1,210,472
July	1,218,972
August	1,228,982
September	1,241,002
October	1,254,002
November	1,266,502

Year/Month	Serial # at end of Month
1943
January	1,282,762
February	1,294,762
March	1,309,772
April	1,323,872
May	1,336,882
June	1,349,982
July	1,364,982
August	1,380,000 & 2,305,850 - 2,305,932
September	2,318,032
October	2,334,032
November	2,349,632
December	2,364,642

Year/Month	Serial # at end of Month
1944
January	2,379,642
February	2,394,642
March	2,409,642
April	2,242,642
May	2,439,642
June	2,454,642
July	2,469,642
August	2,484,642
September	2,499,642
October	2,513,822
November	2,523,942
December	2,533,142

Year/Month	Serial # at end of Month
1945
January	2,534,232 & 1,600,000 to 1,605,600
February	1,607,100
March	1,613,000
April	1,620,000
May	1,627,000
June	1,640,000

No monthly range of serial numbers has yet been developed for Post-World War II production of the M1 Garand. Following are the serial number blocks assigned to Springfield Armory and the two prime contractors, International Harvester and Harrington & Richardson Arms.

Manufacturer	Serial # Range	Quantity
Springfield	4,200,001 - 4,399,999 5,000,000 - 5,000,500 5,278,246 - 5,488,246 5,793,848 - 6,099,905	1,999,998 499 210,000 306,057
International Harvester	4,440,000 - 4,660,000 5,000,501 - 5,278,245	260,000 277,744
Harrington & Richardson	4,660,001 - 4,800,000 5,488,247 - 5,793,847	139,999 306,600

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This large group of pistols was and is manufactured by Fabrica d'Armi Pietro Beretta, Gardone Val Trompia (Brescia ), Italy. This is certainly one of the oldest firearms manufacturing firms in existence, as it was founded in 1680. It is still very active. For nearly three centuries it has enjoyed an excellent reputation for the arms it has produced. Previous to 1915 their chief product was shotguns, but in that year they turned their attention to automatic pistols and, to date, well over two million have been made.

The early pistols, and most of the later ones, are of a simple blowback design with a highly functional firing system. Since their introduction they have constantly been improved. In 1950 it was realized that there was need for a powerful, compact, and effective 9 mm. caliber pistol for military use and this led to the development of a fully locked, recoil operated design which has since become known as the 1951 Model (or M951). The 1956 catalog states that it was available to foreign countries for military use. The pistol had, at that time, been adopted by the Egyptian Army. Though it was reserved solely for military use up to 1956, this restriction seems now to have been removed.

1915 Type-7.65 mm. (Brng.) This was a blowback with internal hammer, Mauser pocket pistol type of barrel mounting, and a firing pin which acted as ejector. It had straight grip frame, wood grips, magazine capacity of 7 cartridges, and 6-R rifling. It was made for Italian army and police use only and was marked PS (Pubblica Sicurezza, public security) for police use or RE (Regio Esercito) for army use. It was covered by 1915 patents and discontinued in 1919.

1915 Type-9 mm. Parabellum (or M910 ctge. ) This was a slightly modified version of the 7.65 mm. type, but somewhat larger and provided with an ejector. It was for military and police purchase only and had either RE or PS markings. It was discontinued in 1919 (Figs. 109, 110).

1915, 1919 Type-7.65 mm. (Brng.) This was a greatly modified version of the 1915 Type, with an original barrel mounting, changed safety lever, internal hammer, straight grip frame, metal grip plates, magazine capacity of 8 ctges., and 6-R rifling. Specimens were marked PS and some also were sold commercially from about 1920 to 1930.

1919 Type-6.35 mm. (Brng.) This was a somewhat modified and improved version of the 7.65 mm. 1915, 1919 Type. A grip safety device which blocked the sear motion was added.

Molded plastic grips were later changed to sheathed grip pieces of the 1935 form. It had a magazine capacity of 7 ctges., and an internal hammer. It was introduced in the early 1920's and one specimen dated 1935, with Serial No. 606,460, has been noted.

Model 1923-9 mm. Parabellum (or M910 ctge. ) This was a further modification of the 1915 design, greatly enlarged and, for the first time, with external hammer. It had RE markings but was also sold commercially from 1923 to ca. 1936 or 1937. It could be had with a combination shoulder stock-holster. It had a magazine capacity of 8 ctges. and 6-R rifling. It was the first Beretta to have an official model designation (Modello 1923).

Model 1931-7.65 mm. (Brng.) This model, often called the Navy Model, returned to the 1915, 1919 Type in size, but was greatly streamlined and had an improved firing system and a closed bridge slide. Known specimens have wood grip pieces and show the RM crest, indicating that they were for Navy use. It is believed that they were not sold commercially.

Model 1934-9 mm. (.380) This is a further streamlined version of the 1931 model, with sheathed plastic grip pieces (Figs. 111, 112). It was designed for and adopted by the Italian military service. Specimens show the RE mark. It was also sold commercially in large quantities. (Mag. cap. 7 ctges., rifling 6-R.) This pistol is currently known as Mod. 934 (Corto). It appears to be identical to the prewar Mod. 1934.

Model 1935-7.65 mm. (Brng.) There seems to be some confusion concerning the proper nomenclature for this model. It is stated that though it was first issued as the Modello 1935 (and was so marked) it was later given the designation Modello 1934 and that specimens were so marked. The 1956 Beretta catalog designates it as Mod. 935. This pistol is identical in design to the 9 mm. Modello 1934, though smaller in size. (Mag. cap. 8 ctges.) It is currently advertised as an Ordnance pistol for the Italian Navy, Air Force, and Police.* It is sold commercially and is obtainable in extra finishes as „Mod. 935 bis' and „Mod. 935 D.D.,' both de luxe types.

*Pistols intended for the Air Force may be marked AM (Aeronautica Militare) or RA (Regio Aeronautica ). Those for Navy use may be marked RM (Regio Marina). Those for Army use are marked RE (Regio Esercito, i.e., Royal Army).

Model 318-6.35 mm. In the mid-1930's the 6.35 mm. Mod. 1919 was improved by addition of the newest modifications. The new model had the same shaped grip safety but the grip frame was more streamlined. Serial numbers for the Mod. 318 are continued from the 1919 Type, starting around 610,000. This model was generally known as Mod. 1934. When the change of name to Modello 318 was made is not known, but the pistol seems to date from 1935. (Mag. cap. 8 ctges., rifling 6-R.) Presumably, production of this pistol was stopped at the start of World War II. The highest serial number noted is 622,297, found on a pistol marked as made in 1939.

Beretta M1951 Serial Number Lookup

Following World War II, in 1946 or soon thereafter, some changes in the design of the Beretta pistols were made. Production of the 7.65 and 9 mm. pistols had been continued during the war, under German supervision.

Model 418-6.35 mm. (Brng.) Model 318 was redesigned, but not greatly changed in appearance, and given the designation Mod. 418. The more obvious changes are in the shape of the grip safety, a better design, and the use of slanting rather than vertical serrations on the rear of the slide. In the current production the Beretta design on the grips has been changed. High quality chromium-nickel forged and hammered steel is used, according to catalog statements. This pistol is obtainable in three degrees of finish-standard (Mod. 418), chromium plated and engraved (Mod. 420), and the de luxe type (Mod. 421). The last is richly engraved and gold plated and has „turtle shell' grip pieces. (Mag. cap. 8 ctges. Rifling 6-R.) For the Mod. 418, serial numbering started at No. 1-A and by 1957 it had passed 100,000. This and other Beretta models have appeared with aluminum alloy frames, with a resulting decrease in weight.

Model 951-9 mm. Parabellum („Lungo Parabellum'). This pistol was designed and produced in 1951 especially for the Italian Navy and Air Forces, for special detachments. It has a recoil-operated barrel locked by a special vertically sliding catch, standard magazine capacity of 8 and a special magazine capacity of 10 ctges. The body is of light alloy („Ergal') and the shape of the grip is quite similar to the German P-38 (Figs. 113, 114, 115).

Model 948-.22 cal. L.R. This is a comparatively new member of the Beretta family, with factory designation Mod. 47. Known as the „Featherweight,' it is made of duraluminum alloy and weighs 480 grams (less than 17 ounces). (Barrel length, 35/16 inches; over-all length, 57/8 inches; mag. cap., 8 ctges.) It is similar in appearance to Mod. 935. A special 150-mm. barrel, interchangeable with the standard barrel, is obtainable for target shooting. Mod. 948 is sold in the U.S. as the „Plinker.'

Model 950 c.c.-.22 cal. Corto (short). This is a new pistol of quite different construction from previously made Berettas. The barrel is hinged at the front end, in front of the trigger guard, and tips up from the rear. It has an exposed hammer, double safety catch, and a duraluminum frame. (Mag. cap., 7 ctges.; barrel length, 23/8 inches; over-all length, 411/16 inches.) It is sold in the U.S. as the „Minx.'

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Model 950 c.c. Special-Same as above except that it has a 100-mm. (about 4 inches) barrel.

Model 949 Corto-This is a .22 caliber target pistol known as the „Tipo Olimpionico'-specially designed for Olympic target shooting. It has a muzzle deflector, adjustable weights, and a hand-lapped barrel. (Length of barrel, 83/4 inches; length over-all, 121/2 inches; weight, 38 oz.) It has a trigger pull of 11/2 pounds (Fig. 116).

Model 949 L.R.-This is the same as Model 949 except for the cartridge used.

The Roman numerals appearing on Beretta pistols which were made during the Fascist regime represent the year of that regime and probably were required by government order.

Beretta Manufacture Date By Serial Number Name

The 9 mm. Mod. 1934 Berettas made in 1941 and 1942 are normally in the 800,000 to 900,000 range of serial numbers. Variant serial numbers are frequently found, however. Some of these are definitely pistols made for (or sold to) some foreign country, such as Nos. 02,147, 08,991, and 20,830, all of which are dated 1941 and bear evidence of being sold to Rumania. These are marked r. BERETTA - CAL. 9 SCURT - MO. 1934 - BREVET. Some of these have the Roman numerals, while others do not. Other variant markings have been found, such as No. F-63,599 (dated 1942), 3662-AA (dated 1943), and 4996-BB (dated 1944). Presumably these also were made on some special order.

For rifling specifications for currently made Berettas see Appendix II.

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Fig. 114. 9 mm. Beretta Mod. 1951. Disassembled.

Fig. 115. 9 mm. Beretta Mod. 1951. Schematic view.

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