| Place | Africa: North Africa, Libya, Cyrenaica, Tobruk Area, Tobruk |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | RELAWM20141.001 |
| Collection type | Technology |
| Object type | Firearm |
| Place made | Italy |
| Date made | c 1940 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
Beretta Modello 38A Sub-machine Gun
Description
Beretta Model 1938A Sub-machine Gun. Machined steel action with a drilled steel barrel jacket and a one piece wood stock that has finger grooves on each side of the fore end. The rear of the receiver has a knurled cap and the muzzle is fitted with a large port muzzle break. The action top is marked MOSCHETTO AUT-BERETTA-MOD1938A PATENT BREVETTO NO 828-428 GARDONE V.T. ITALIA. Fitted with a double trigger for single fire and automatic. The sights are an adjustable ramp rear and post front. Missing the bolt and the magazine.
History / Summary
This weapon was recovered by the Military History Team at Tobruk.