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Beretta M-38A favorite of the Waffen SS and Fallschirmjagers


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Here is my "dummy-display" Beretta Model 38A.I very much prefer these welded pieces to the functional weapons since they cost a tiny fraction of the working guns working guns and do not require Federal paperwork. The Beretta Model 38 was introduced, as the name implies, in 1938. The gun’s formal designation was MAB (Moschetto Automatico Beretta) Modello 1938. This generous mouthful of Italian lexicography literally translates “Beretta Automatic Musket.” The most famous users of the Beretta Model 38A were the German Waffen SS and Fallschirmjagers. These elite German soldiers coveted the Model 38 and heaped praise upon the gun in all its guises. While the early 38A was indeed a bit longer than most other competing models, the extra barrel length and full stock made for an unusually accurate and effective platform. These features combined with the gun’s slow rate of fire and 40-round box magazines made the weapon formidable in these capable hands. Beretta Model 38 was exceptionally smooth and controllable. The early long-barreled 38A stays on target with minimal effort even in long bursts. The muzzle brake tends to direct muzzle blast upwards to counteract the tendency of all handheld automatic weapons to climb. The layout of the Beretta 38 in all its forms approximates that of an infantry rifle and lends itself to accuracy up to 200 yards as a result. The operator can switch from precise semi-auto operation to burst fire instantaneously based solely upon which trigger they squeeze. Early models also incorporate a manual safety lever accessible on the top left aspect of the receiver.

 

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