Description
8/25/23 – This is¬an excellent example of an Italian Army Glisenti pistol, that is in 94-95% original condition.These were very complex pistols with all machined parts and beautiful early 1900s rust blue, that proved to be very expensive to produce. These were used by all branches of the Italian army before, during and after WWI, eventually being replaced by the more durable and cheaper to make Beretta 1934-1935 pistols. Glisenti was chambered in 9mm Glisenti which was an underpowered version of the German 9mm Para cartridge. One should take care not to use 9mm Para in this gun as it can result in irreparable damage and can be dangerous to the shooter.This particular example has minimal bluing loss but does have a patch of freckling on the left side of the frame and oxidation on the grip straps.The right grip panel is in excellent condition but the left panel has wear and a repaired crack.They also each have slight play/wiggle.Unfortunately, the bore shows a good amount of use as there’s minor frost and freckling throughout, and the rifling is worn.
