1934 Beretta Barrel - The Firearms Forum

jackr · 02-08-2012, 09:52 AM

I was given a 1934 Beretta. It is in very good condition except for the barrel. The barrel is pitted and has some rust. I purchased a barrel from Numrich. The barrel dropped right into the frame and the slide went home. I can't turn the safety lever. The original barrel functioned perfectly. I was told the barrel should drop in without any fitting. Any help would be appreciated.

I'm new here.

Thanks

jackr · 02-08-2012, 10:22 AM

I was given a 1934 Beretta. The pistol is in excellent condition except fro the barrel. I got a replacement barrel from Numrich. The pistol functioned perfectly with the old barrel. The new barrel dropped in to the frame and the slide went home. I can't turn the safety lever with the new barrel in the pistol. I was told the barrel should drop in and function without any rework. Can anyone offer a suggestion?

Thanks

JLA · 02-08-2012, 10:41 AM

The new barrel is probably a little oversized in the lower lug and its preventing the safety from turning. Take it to a gunsmith to be properly relieved. If youre handy you could compare the new barrel to the old barrel and try to match it with a set of needle files. if you decide to go that route be careful and take very little material off at a time. once its gone its gone. Relieve it just enough to the weapon functions reliably.

Jim K · 02-08-2012, 12:47 PM

I assume you know that the safety lever locks the barrel in place by turning up into the half circle locking cut in the barrel foot. The front of that cut is where you need to carefully take off a little metal at a time until the safety moves properly. Don't work on the safety; the barrel is the unoriginal part.

Jim

JLA · 02-08-2012, 06:27 PM

Absolutely right. Good lookin out Jim.

Helix_FR · 02-08-2012, 09:14 PM

There is a rounded notch in the lug of the barrel, that has to be relieved for it to fit right as others have said. Its not a expensive fix, take it to a smith

william whisner · 02-10-2012, 06:15 PM

i own a beretta 1935, 32cal. looking at the parts list i see no difference between the 1934 & 1935 except the 380 barrel & magazine.i found the parts can they be changed to make it a 380.bill whisner

02-08-2012, 09:52 AM	#1
jackr Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: western PA Posts: 5	1934 Beretta Barrel I was given a 1934 Beretta. It is in very good condition except for the barrel. The barrel is pitted and has some rust. I purchased a barrel from Numrich. The barrel dropped right into the frame and the slide went home. I can't turn the safety lever. The original barrel functioned perfectly. I was told the barrel should drop in without any fitting. Any help would be appreciated. I'm new here. Thanks -->

02-08-2012, 10:22 AM	#2
jackr Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: western PA Posts: 5	1934 Beretta Barrel I was given a 1934 Beretta. The pistol is in excellent condition except fro the barrel. I got a replacement barrel from Numrich. The pistol functioned perfectly with the old barrel. The new barrel dropped in to the frame and the slide went home. I can't turn the safety lever with the new barrel in the pistol. I was told the barrel should drop in and function without any rework. Can anyone offer a suggestion? Thanks

02-08-2012, 10:41 AM	#3
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,305	Re: 1934 Beretta Barrel The new barrel is probably a little oversized in the lower lug and its preventing the safety from turning. Take it to a gunsmith to be properly relieved. If youre handy you could compare the new barrel to the old barrel and try to match it with a set of needle files. if you decide to go that route be careful and take very little material off at a time. once its gone its gone. Relieve it just enough to the weapon functions reliably. __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!

02-08-2012, 12:47 PM	#4
Jim K Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 6,408	Re: 1934 Beretta Barrel I assume you know that the safety lever locks the barrel in place by turning up into the half circle locking cut in the barrel foot. The front of that cut is where you need to carefully take off a little metal at a time until the safety moves properly. Don't work on the safety; the barrel is the unoriginal part. Jim

02-08-2012, 06:27 PM	#5
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,305	Re: 1934 Beretta Barrel Absolutely right. Good lookin out Jim. __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!

02-08-2012, 09:14 PM	#6
Helix_FR TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Imperial, MO Posts: 3,617	Re: 1934 Beretta Barrel There is a rounded notch in the lug of the barrel, that has to be relieved for it to fit right as others have said. Its not a expensive fix, take it to a smith __________________ Only cowards shoot with their eyes closed.... helixgunsmith.com

02-10-2012, 06:15 PM	#7
william whisner Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: fairless hills,pa. Posts: 6	Re: 1934 Beretta Barrel i own a beretta 1935, 32cal. looking at the parts list i see no difference between the 1934 & 1935 except the 380 barrel & magazine.i found the parts can they be changed to make it a 380.bill whisner