[huggiebear]

Tuco, in case you missed the last one , please pay attention to this example. Not rare but acceptable for the time being. Your attention to an upgrade of the proper magazines quality would however be appreciated.

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[Lloyd in Vegas]

John,

Interesting pistol/holster rig! Is the slide really as pinkish purple colored as it looks in your pictures?

 

[huggiebear]

I would say that the slide color is pretty close to being accurate. Maybe not quite as pinkish. The full scan of the pistol on either the right or left side would be considered exact color of gun and its slide as opposed to the close ups.

 

[dpast32]

I've had numerous M-1934 Beretta's over the years, and yes many of the early 1940's production examples appear to have purple colored slides. It's also referred to as "plum" color by some collectors. Regards, Dom Pastore

 

[huggiebear]

But Tuco, you did not mention what sources are available for me in order to upgrade my SA marked Beretta magazines.

 

[garfield]

quote:Originally posted by Tuco

Sorry have been really busy as of late. Very nice!!!

You see this plum color on many Finnish reworks - rifles and pistols. I was told this had something to do with the temp they were blued (reblued) at.

Many of the these pistols that never made it to Finland are found with slides of this coloration.

 

[sako92s]

What i have been told its quality of steel used what causes this reddish color.It contains more nickel than normal.I have a Tokarev TT-33 with plum colored slide and finish of this gun is original,made in 1937.

 

[bayoned]

I just looked at a nice M1935, same serial number range (as I recall) SA marked, with SA marked magazine. 95% condition. The asking was $350.
Is this a fair price?

 

[Dave Baird]

Hi. I don't know too much about the Finn-issued guns, (although I'ld love to find a couple), but alot would depend on condition. If it was 90% or better, I would grab it myself. If you have changed your mind and it is still available, please let me know. Thanks and good luck to you. Dave