This video examines two pre-war/wartime Beretta compact pistols, focusing on the "Tipo Alleggerito" Model 34 and an aluminum-framed Model 1935. The "Tipo Alleggerito" was a response to Italian gun laws that restricted civilian sales of military small arms. Beretta attempted to circumvent these laws by creating a lighter version of the Model 1934, weighing under 600g, arguing it was more suited for civilian use, but the government rejected this. The aluminum-framed Model 1935, not a military issue, was freely sold commercially. The video details Beretta's early experimentation with aluminum frames for lighter pistols, a concept that became common post-WWII.
This "From the Vault" video from Brownells Gun Tech™ features Keith Ford showcasing his vintage Smith & Wesson 22/32 Kit Gun. The video delves into the history of this compact .22 LR revolver, tracing its origins back to the 22/32 Heavy-Frame Target model of 1911. Ford highlights the 1934 introduction of the shorter-barreled "Kit Gun" variant, designed for portability in everyday kits. He discusses its significance during the Great Depression as a tool for hunting and fishing, and provides specific details on identifying features of a pre-war model manufactured in 1941. The video also touches upon its redesignation as the Model 34 in 1957, its move to the J-frame, and the subsequent development of the Model 63 and current Model 317 Kit Gun variants.
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