How common is the Beretta M-1951

[cz52]

I have never seen any of these in Canada nor on CGN; how common are they, does anyone have one and what would be the price for one?

 

[shelby]

They are super-rare in North America. I REALLY want one, but my years of searching have to date proved fruitless. In Canada you will probably have much more luck locating a Helwan, a more crude Egyptian copy of the 1951. However, if you happen to locate a 1951 for sale in the USA, you can buy and import it through Questar.

 

[cz52]

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=60016317
This is the only one I have seen on Gunbroker.

 

[Globetrotter]

They are super-rare in North America. I REALLY want one, but my years of searching have to date proved fruitless. In Canada you will probably have much more luck locating a Helwan, a more crude Egyptian copy of the 1951. However, if you happen to locate a 1951 for sale in the USA, you can buy and import it through Questar.

They are well worth having !
I fired both the Italian and the Egyptian copy in Europe
many years ago, and the accuracy was superb. (4 pistols used. 2 each.)
With GECO ammo in 9mm we fired from a rest at 50 Meters
and obtained 3' groups with eight shots.
4 shooters present. Largest group 4". (That was me !)
I wish I had one again, also very nice balance.

 

[richardoldfield]

"...Helwan, a more crude Egyptian copy of the 1951." The Helwan I shot was a POS and I would not buy one at any price. Regards, Richard

 

[M14ALCS]

How about a M-1950

I the 1950 model rare as well?

 

[python357]

Beretta 1951..

Some background and history..

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beretta_M1951