Beretta 1915: the First of the Beretta Pistols
This video delves into the history and mechanics of the Beretta Model 1915, an Italian semi-automatic pistol that emerged during World War I. It highlights the pistol's design as a more cost-effective alternative to the complex Glisenti M1910, featuring a simple blowback action chambered for the 9mm Glisenti cartridge. The description details its limited production run, unique dual manual safeties, and its successor, the scaled-down 1915/17. A crucial safety warning is issued regarding the use of 9x19 Parabellum ammunition in pistols designed for the weaker 9mm Glisenti cartridge, emphasizing the potential for damage. The video also touches upon the transition to a .32 ACP variant.














