In the early 1930s, the Italian army was impressed by the Walther PP pistol, Beretta did not want to lose a big Italian military contract and designed the compact M1934 for the Italian army which accepted it in 1937. The M1935 is simply an M1934 modified to fire 7.65 ( .32ACP) ammunition. Continued in production into the 1960s
Marks and Stamps: (L side of slider) PIETRO BERETTA_Gardone V.T. cal 7.65 - PAT. (L side of frame) Proof stamps 1954 (R side of slider ) MADE IN ITALY both serial nos (On grips) PB logo both sides| Accession Number: 252 | Period of Use: 1934 - present |
| Type: Self loading/automatic pistol | War Zones: Second World War |
| Country of Origin: Italy | Type Date: 1935 |
| Manufacturer: Pietro Beretta SpA Gardone, Val Trompia | Serial Number: 860773/886984 |
| Manufacture Date: 1954 | Calibre/Ammunition: 7.65mm |
| Weight: 750g | Length Overall: 150mm |
| Cyclic Rate: Semi-auto | Length Barrel: 88mm |
| Deactivation Certificate Number: DA 80322 |