From a collector's point of view...

[PerversPépère]

I hesitated between "Pistols" and "Milsurp" before posting this thread.

Yes: it is a Beretta Modelo 35, chambered in 32 ACP, made in 1941 under the fascist regime (19th year), sent to the Finns and "SA"marked on the left side of the frame.









Here's the question: what would a bona fide Finn militaria collector want to offer for this one?

PP.

 

[Claven2]

In Canada, it's a $125 gun, even as a Finn, because most finn collectors can't own it unless de-activated. as a de-act, it might be worth more - maybe $400?

Sucks, but there you have it.

 

[gewehr76]

Rechambering it to 30 Reid with restricted barrel will make it unprohib. Value after that will be around 600$ collectability will not really get affected by reclassification as more people will be able to get it and use it. SA marked stuff just gets up in value, no matter what.

 

[anglia2]

Definitely an interesting pistol . I have my prohib status and would be interested in it . Unfortunately , I've never seen a SA stamped Beretta before and have no idea what it's worth . I would assume more than a Italian issue pistol , keep me in mind when you decide on a price .

 

[gaff]

the reality is $100-150. most dealers would ask more but expect it to sit in the safe .

 

[Tyler]

Can you export it to the US?

 

[PerversPépère]

I'LL HAVE TO VERIFY WITH CANADIAN AND U.S. AUTHORITIES ON THAT ONE but I guess every transaction will have to be made through a broker's services.
But if it can save this one and some more from the indignity of the smelter, that option will be the way.
PP.

 

[Tyler]

Hopefully it works out.

If I could sell my SVT-40's in the US, I would.

 

[Claven2]

Unlikely it qualifies for current US import rules. For one thing, there is no discrete safety.