![]() Also, during the years 1945-1953, some Berettas may be marked with Arabic numbers 1-9 rather than Roman numerals I-IX.ĭuring the years 1935-1943, before the National code system was enacted, some Berettas were marked with the Roman numerals XIII (1935) through XXI (1943). 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. On recent pistols, the mark is usually located on the frame near the trigger guard, and for older pistols, the mark is on the slide or on the frame behind the grip area. I have also seen the date code on the bottom of the frame (receiver) of a semi-automatic, but I have never seen it on the receiver of a break-action gun. ![]() It may be necessary to remove the forearm, and sometimes to remove the barrels from the receiver, in order to expose the mark. ![]() On shotguns, the mark is usually found on the bottom of the barrel. In recent years the two-letter code has usually been enclosed in a rectangle. Read the paragraph below to learn where to find the date code. Note: The date code is not a part of the serial number. All firearms made in Italy are required by law to be tested by the Government Proof House, which marks the firearm with several symbols, one of which is a code identifying the year in which the firearm was proofed. ![]()
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