Beretta Modello 38/42 Sub-machine Gun Accession Number: RELAWM20720

Description

Beretta modello 38/42 Sub-machine Gun. Machined steel action with a fluted barrel and a wooden butt stock that has a single finger groove to each side of the fore end. The lower sling bar is inlet into the left side of the butt and the shoulder plate has a small butt trap. This weapon has two triggers for single shot and automatic. The receiver top is marked MP "BERETTA" MOD 38/42 CAL 9. It has a knurled knob cocking lever on the right side and safety catch on the left. Missing the magazine.

Contextual Description

Unknown. Collected by the Military History Team possibly in North Africa. Brought back to Australia on board HMAS Shropshire.

Details

Accession Number
RELAWM20720
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Classification
Technology
Object Type
Firearm
Measurement
Overall: 80 cm
Date Made
c 1943
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright not applicable

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