| Place | Africa: North Africa, Libya |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | RELAWM20720 |
| Collection type | Technology |
| Object type | Firearm |
| Place made | Italy: Lombardy, Brescia |
| Date made | c 1943 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
Beretta Modello 38/42 Sub-machine Gun
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.
History / Summary
Unknown. Collected by the Military History Team possibly in North Africa. Brought back to Australia on board HMAS Shropshire.