Beretta M1951

[CasualObserver]

I've wanted a Beretta for awhile so when I saw this I jumped on it. I had looked at a Egyption Helwin's some time back, but I wanted one of the original Beretta m1951's and not one of the Egyptian contract ones or Maadi Helwan copies. Numbers are all matching.... pretty nice shape (most of the area's in the pics looking like wear are just glare from the flash off the CLP.... just finished it wiping it down). Dated 1957 so its farily early in the series. Mag has some rust on it, but its functional.... guess I'll add finding another mag to my list of items I search for regularly. Can't wait to take it out for a spin.

 

[BUFF7MM]

Nice find.

 

[kazan182]

Nice pistol. Aim had these the other day for $299 but as usual...I missed them.

That's the open top slide model?

 

[lilpenny]

very nice

 

[CasualObserver]

Nice pistol. Aim had these the other day for $299 but as usual...I missed them.

That's the open top slide model?

Yep... looks like the mother to the Beretta 92 in that regard.

That exposed barrel is the only obvious wear on it of any real significance looking at it (where the slide passes over it). Good looking lands and grooves inside, though it is a litltle dark. I guess it had a diet of corrosive ammo at some point.

 

[DaftPict]

Very nice - where did you find this?

 

[Chaunsey]

awesome.

looks like you got a really nice one.


i wish id have seen when aim had em in stock,

 

[gmhowell]

Nice

 

[CasualObserver]

Very nice - where did you find this?

It was one of the ones from AIM. They only had a few it looks like (When I saw them there was only 3 in stock and within a few mins they were gone)... the one I got it certainly a lot nicer then the one they had pictured on the website so I'm very happy in that regard. Usually the one on the website is the nicest one they have and you only hope to get one close to it (at least that is what I always assume).

 

[yellowsled]

I would like to get a 1951, but I have a Helwan right now. Same gun, but id like both.

 

[Machodoc]

That's nice! I have my eye on a 1935 right now, but the price is too high. I haven't tried to negotiate it at all yet, because I don't have the ready cash, but maybe soon. Good find!

 

[smokedog]

Nice score I picked one up a few months back and it very accurate and fun to shoot.

 

[CasualObserver]

That's nice! I have my eye on a 1935 right now, but the prices is too high. I haven't tried to negotiate it at all yet, because I don't have the ready cash, but maybe soon. Good find!

I've been tempted by a 1935 in the past, but I've resisted the urge to add another caliber (32ACP) to the storage room.... Get a 1935, well heck, if I have one 32ACP, might as well get that CZ50, and that little Browning, ect ect.

 

[Machodoc]

I've been tempted by a 1935 in the past, but I've resisted the urge to add another caliber (32ACP) to the storage room.... Get a 1935, well heck, if I have one 32ACP, might as well get that CZ50, and that little Browning, ect ect.

Yep, and once you get the bullet mould, reloading dies, and a stack of brass, there's no reason *not* to buy more in that caliber. In fact, you are obligated to, so that the cost of the reloading gear is spread out a bit more!

 

[reverendbeer]

Yep, and once you get the bullet mould, reloading dies, and a stack of brass, there's no reason *not* to buy more in that caliber. In fact, you are obligated to, so that the cost of the reloading gear is spread out a bit more!

 

[Docster]

I picked up a Beretta Model 1951 a few weeks ago from Numrich. Haven't shot it yet, but figured anytime I can get a 9mm luger in great condition for <$300, it's worthwhile......

 

[mawkie]

Got one of these a few years back from one of my favorite dealers; Dan's Sporting Goods in PA. They quickly sold out and I thought they'd never come to market in any way afterwards. Glad to see I was wrong! And that the prices have stayed reasonable in these unreasonable times. Agree completely w. Docster, getting a quality 9mm for $300 or less is a no-brainer.

 

[Chaunsey]

I've been tempted by a 1935 in the past, but I've resisted the urge to add another caliber (32ACP) to the storage room.... Get a 1935, well heck, if I have one 32ACP, might as well get that CZ50, and that little Browning, ect ect.

i gave up on the idea of not adding calibers after the first dozen or so lol.

 

[CasualObserver]

Got one of these a few years back from one of my favorite dealers; Dan's Sporting Goods in PA. They quickly sold out and I thought they'd never come to market in any way afterwards. Glad to see I was wrong! And that the prices have stayed reasonable in these unreasonable times. Agree completely w. Docster, getting a quality 9mm for $300 or less is a no-brainer.

I like dealing with Dan as well. In researching the 1951 I saw that he had a batch of them 2 years ago or so.... was thinking of emailing him to see if he still had an oem mag in the bottem of the parts bin since I'm in the market. As far as value, I thought $299 wasn't bad, but the $249 AIM was selling the non C&R ones (less then 50 yrs old) last week at the same time was even better....

 

[budman93]

I've been tempted by a 1935 in the past, but I've resisted the urge to add another caliber (32ACP) to the storage room.... Get a 1935, well heck, if I have one 32ACP, might as well get that CZ50, and that little Browning, ect ect.

What is the 1951 chambered for?