Creation of the beretta defense technologies bdt brand. Yes, it is very much a flag waving exercise for the benefit of beretta but is this not why one would buy a book on a specific brand. To the clay shooters, however, the companys overandunder shotguns are of the greatest interest as they continue to figure in their sport at every level of competition and their constant development is. Today, we employ hundreds of people, from sea to shining.
Beretta is a historic gunmaking dynasty with origins that go back centuries. In the pages of this new release from the publishers of gun digest, readers get information including caliber, weight and barrel lengths for modern pistols. A new book of photographs and essays tells the story of the familyowned italian companys passion for sporting tradition. Gun digest book of rimfire rifles assemblydisassembly 4th edition digital ebook gun digest book of rimfire rifles assemblydisassembly, 5th edition. The beretta 92 also beretta 96 and beretta 98 is a series of semiautomatic pistols designed and manufactured by beretta of italy. Read the world of beretta online by robert l wilson books free. Im not a beretta ou expert, but the way i understand it the 686 only came as a silver pigeon, not a ii or a iii. As a registered member you will have access to the following functionality. The changing of the guard presents the perfect opportunity to look back at the m9s service history in our armed forces, which spanned more.
Beretta is the worlds oldest firearms manufacturer in existence today. The essential design dates back to the early 1950s with the beretta 950 jetfire the jetfire was a singleaction hammerfired pocket pistol chambered in. I work in a gun shop buying old guns and this book is a must for identifying old berettas. To kickoff this miniseries, i thought id give a brief history of how the beretta 92 has changed over the years. This is the ideal gift for finegun aficionados, a showcase of berettas best work, and a bucket list for sportsmen and sportswomen and all those aspiring to. He details the specifications of the models covered, and provides real. Beretta firearms fabbrica darmi pietro beretta spa. Ayoob is a conversational writer and tells an entertaining story. Pietro beretta gun factory is a privately held italian firearms manufacturing company operating in several countries. There are also chapters containing extensive technical information and details on the beretta family, including photos of their magnificent house, the beretta villa and the collection of ugo gussalli berettas cigarette lighters.
The book, which is sure to be a collectors item, gives the history of the area known as val trompia and the. Remembering how the beretta m9 became americas sidearm. If you love beretta firearms, you must buy this book, because it is easily the finest reference work ever published about the history and products of this grand old company up to the time of its publication in 2000. Fabbrica darmi pietro beretta italian pronunciation. Gun digest book of tactical weapons assemblydisassembly, 3rd edition. The story also reveals the art and craftsmanship, history, mechanics, performance, and romance unique to fine guns, and it is within the framework of italian style. The history of the beretta model 92 goes back further than its beginnings with the u.
Gun digest book of shotguns assemblydisassembly, 4th edition. The beretta 92 was designed for sports and law enforcement use and, due to its reliability, was accepted by military users in south america and other countries all over the world. I highly recommend this book for anyone who is looking to buy an older beretta. Pietro beretta and his sons carlo and pier giuseppe, in a photo from 1956. If you love beretta firearms, you must buy this book, because it is easily the finest reference work ever published about the history and products of this grand old. Army announced a new service pistol, the sig sauer p320, replacing berettas m9, ushering in a new era in the militarys firearm legacy. Even what seems to be a relatively welldocumented ernest hemingway gun can lead to confusion. The beretta model 92 is a 9mm semiautomatic pistol that has a doubleaction first trigger pull, followed by a singleaction trigger pull for subsequent rounds.
Quality without compromise is what has driven beretta to create some of the best performing firearms since the early 1500s. Gunsmith and internationally recognized authority on automatic pistols j. The ultimate guide takes a detailed look at almost every beretta automatic pistol produced, from the earliest model 1915 to the u. Thompson does his usual competent yeomans work hes written several of the books on firearms in this series covering the developmental history of the famous italian pistol. This is not a book about the history of the beretta firearms company, but rather an exploration of the various pistol models beretta manufactures. Shooters, collectors, military historians and pistol buffs of all kinds will find beretta automatic pistols a necessary addition to their library. In 1935 beretta modified this to create the model 318, which they produced until 1946. The reliability and ruggedness of berettas design overcame political, legal and technical obstacles, however, and cemented its place in firearm history. The adoption of the legendary model 92 by the united states armed forces is one of the greatest success stories in the history of pistol manufacturing.
The father does this as a somewhat sentimental gesture, since the gun is 20 years old by the time he gives it, so i presume technology will have eclipsed it. The book is very dated but contains come great historical information about the company and its flagship pistol the 92fs. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. It sounds like an ok price for a 686, but a good price for a 687. Beretta firearms are made at the fabbrica darmi pietro beretta spa, which is based in brescia, italy. Beretta and taurus beretta also saw the model 1906s phenomenal success and created a competing design of their own in 1919. After the production problems documented previously were addressed, the pistol proved to be mechanically sound and reliable, enduring hundreds of thousands of rounds with little trouble provided proper maintenance was supplied.
The book is large and is loaded with pictures of products, people, shooting events, gold medals and the like. Beretta web 92fs 15 years of evolution and success. In the gun digest book of beretta, thorough specifications and articles on function and reliability provide valuable information for people researching selfprotection options, handgun collectors and targetshooting enthusiasts. Beretta usa corp announces receipt of a us army contract for the delivery of up to 450,000 beretta model 92fs pistols to the us armed forces throughout the world. The world of beretta is simply a wonderful book for those who enjoy the beretta line of firearms. By far the best book i have read on the history of beretta pistols. This book, published in 2000, is a history of beretta, a company still led by the same family for 15 generations. Wood takes an expert look at every beretta automatic pistol ever produced, from the model 1915 to the high tech px4 storm compact. The beretta m992 pistol has been in service with our military for almost 20 years now. A history of the worlds oldest firearm company by ctd blogger published on april 20, 2010 in firearms the val trompia valley district in italy, including the city of gardone, runs through the columbine mountains which is a source of highgrade iron ore. The volume traces the beretta designs that preceded. Wilsons book the world of beretta mentions that papa bought a 12gauge.
The following company profile was compiled after a visit to the beretta factory in gardone, italy. Brazil after a large order of original 92s for the brazilian military had been completed, the factory was sold to taurus, who continued to make the gun as the pt92. The beretta 21a represented one of the latest and simplest presentations in pocket guns when it debuted in the 1980s. Its firearms are used worldwide for a variety of civilian, law enforcement, and military purposes. Written by a leading pistol expert who currently trains us special forces in the use of this weapon, this book is an honest appraisal of the successes and failings of the 9mm beretta. In 1990 the beretta m9 replaced the venerable colt 1911 as the main pistol of choice for the us army, and it has seen widespread use in iraq and afghanistan. Wilson and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
I work in a gun shop buying old guns and this book is a must for identifying old beretta s. Please take a minute to become a registered customer. For the first in book form, readers will be taken inside the beretta factory and the family villa in italy, while seeing international shots afield that tie together this uncompromising legacy. The similar model 418 went into production during the following decade. Shop beretta handguns and shotguns for sale at guns. The gun digest book of beretta pistols digital download. Nra blog remembering how the beretta m9 became americas.
835 821 1393 959 144 878 970 896 1087 471 937 104 475 326 1257 1395 792 131 58 1183 26 1210 630 117 339 375 1054 786 1202 877 415