Online Collection
Beretta 9 mm Model 38A submachine gun 1940 (c)
The Italian Model 38 was introduced in 1938 and used throughout World War Two (1939-1945). Well-made and reliable, it had a rate of fire of around 600 rounds per minute. It could be fitted with a 10, 20, 30, or 40-round detachable box magazine. The Model 38 remained in use with the Italian Army until the 1960s.
NAM Accession Number
NAM. 1996-08-233-1
Copyright/Ownership
National Army Museum Copyright
Location
National Army Museum, Study Collection
Object URL
https://collection.nam.ac.uk/detail.php?acc=1996-08-233-1