![]() ![]() Also, during the years 1945-1953, some Berettas may be marked with Arabic numbers 1-9 rather than Roman numerals I-IX." You might be looking at a different table that doesn't mention that, or you may have done what too many people do, go straight to the table without reading the text. For example, 1972 is usually represented by XXVIII, but in a few cases it may be written XX8 or as 1972. "In some cases the actual date in Arabic numerals may be used, or a combination of Roman and Arabic numerals. I mentioned that in the post at viewtopic.php?f=57&t=73492 where I said: Take another look at it and see if the code makes more sense considering that possibility. So, if the "part of an X" turns out to be a 7, the year is 1971. They sometimes did that with date codes that had a lot of digits in them, like XXVIII could be written XX8. For example, 1971 could be written as XXVII or as XX7. One thing that comes to mind is that the date codes often mix Roman and Arabic numerals. ![]() Since I can't look at it myself, I will describe some possibilities. ![]() My recollection is that the higher numbers equated to more engraving and better wood but the basic action/mechanism was the same across the line. I guess the most important thing in trying to date the gun is to figure out what "looks like part of a third X" really is. As with everything made by Beretta, its going to be a good solid gun - not top of the line, but a good, honest gun offered by a quality maker. I guess I should try to give you a more complete answer, since nobody else chimed in.įirst, you can't always trust the dates given by the Blue Book.
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