Beretta Pocket Pistol - The Firearms Forum

cruiser348 · 09-04-2003, 10:08 PM

Found a Beretta Model 318 pistol for sale locally that peaked my interest. It has about 80% of original finish remaininh, grips are in very good condition, and bore appears clean. Was wondering what information I could get as far as years of manufacturer and ofcourse value range for this gun. Any help in this matter is greatly appreciated.

Xracer · 09-05-2003, 07:50 AM

The Model 318 is an improved version of the old Model 1919 with the butt reshaped for a better grip.

There's some dispute as to when they were made. The Blue Book says: "Limited production during 1936-37, in ser. no. range 609,000-615,000."

The Standard Catalog of Firearms says: "In the United States it was known as the "Panther". Manufactured between 1935 and 1946."

Blue Book value:

90% - $180
80% - $160
70% - $140

09-04-2003, 10:08 PM	#1
cruiser348 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: southern Ohio Posts: 70	Beretta Pocket Pistol Found a Beretta Model 318 pistol for sale locally that peaked my interest. It has about 80% of original finish remaininh, grips are in very good condition, and bore appears clean. Was wondering what information I could get as far as years of manufacturer and ofcourse value range for this gun. Any help in this matter is greatly appreciated. -->

09-05-2003, 07:50 AM	#2
Xracer TFF Admin Staff Mediator Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Minn-eeee-sota, ya, sure, you bet! Posts: 9,144	The Model 318 is an improved version of the old Model 1919 with the butt reshaped for a better grip. There's some dispute as to when they were made. The Blue Book says: "Limited production during 1936-37, in ser. no. range 609,000-615,000." The Standard Catalog of Firearms says: "In the United States it was known as the "Panther". Manufactured between 1935 and 1946." Blue Book value: 90% - $180 80% - $160 70% - $140