RRA227 Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 Beretta model 1923 pistol was chambered in 9mm Glisenti. It was the 1st. in the Beretta line to have a external hammer. About 10,000 or so were made. Commericial,Military and Police types were produced.The pistol in the pic is gold plated/engraved with ebony grips. Trigger,hammer and safety are blued. It was made for Amedeo Savoia.Amedeo D.Savoia,Duke of Puglia,3rd. Duke of Aosta. He was commander in the East African campaign 1939-1941. He was cousin to King Victor Emmanual the 3rd..Born in 1898 he enlisted in the 4th.Calv. Div. in 1915.He was awarded bronze and silver medals for military valor. He returned to duty in 1925 and was posted in Libya. In 1931 Amedo joined the Regia Aeronautica and commanded fighter units. On May 3,1942 Amedo Aosta died in Nairobi,Kenya. The pistol is in my collection. Rich A. in Pa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul R Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 Very interesting history! Can you please make some closer images of the engravings? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RRA227 Posted March 25, 2008 Author Share Posted March 25, 2008 Paul R.,I can try. Rich A. in Pa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RRA227 Posted March 26, 2008 Author Share Posted March 26, 2008 This is as good a pic as I can do. Rich A. in Pa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul R Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 Do you have a scanner? Those make great images of firearms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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