Today I stumbled across what I think was a great deal on an almost-new-in-box Model 71. I wasn't having a lot of luck finding date codes but Google finally gave me something. Does this seem correct? Mine is marked XVII making it a 1961 pistol if this list is right. Update: I was able to verify these date codes via at the Beretta USA website. The following information was copied from the website linked above: We have also seen markings where roman and numerical figures are combined, for example XX7 for 1971, XX8 for 1972 and XX9 for 1973. The early Berettas, made prior to the late 60's.

Anhedonist the drear rar. Had a crossbolt safety in the grip. It was in the form of a button that had to be engaged, with the thumb and index finger. Also might not have a magazine safety? If not it would be considered a Model 70/71? Rather than having a 'S' suffix after the model designation. Excellent photos! If that is the actual price you got it for?

You did exceptionally well! This particular model, is much sought after by U.S. As it was the one used by the Israeli Mossad, anti-terrorist organization. Excellent photos! If that is the actual price you got it for? You did exceptionally well! This particular model, is much sought after by U.S.

As it was the one used by the Israeli Mossad, anti-terrorist organization. I recently moved and found a new shooting range today. After shooting I checked out the shop and saw this sitting in the consignment case. I was pretty much hooked after seeing its condition and the $240 price tag.

The clerk told me they just gotten it in a few hours before and he didn't expect it to last long. After I found out it came with the original box I told him it hadn't lasted long because I was taking it. Apparently an older lady brought it in because her husband had passed away.

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The last thing I need is another.22LR pistol but there was no way I could leave it sitting there. No way, logic will prevail This guy is a Model 71 and marked as such on the shooter's right side of the slide. If I understand it correctly, the Model 70 has adjustable sights while the Model 71 has fixed sights.

Then somebody is wrong somewhere. I 'm quoting from Beretta Automatic Pistols by J. It has a picture of your pistol on page 124 and has it labeled a Model 70.

The Model 70 has the rear sight attached to the frame and a short barrel per his description as does yours. It has magazine capacity of 8 rounds. The Model 71 is the same gun with the long barrel. The Model 72 is the same gun with both barrels. The Model 73 is a longer grip frame gun with the long barrel only. It has fixed sights with both attached to the barrel.

It has a magazine capacity of 10 rounds. The Model 74 is the same as the Model 73 but with a fully adjustable rear sight. Your's was made for the American market since it is labeled a Jaguar on the grip. After studying the book and your gun, I think the book is wrong. I think that the Model 71 was made in both barrel lengths exclusively for the American market and you have the short barrel version. I, on the other hand, have the Italian version but with the long barrel.

It has no model number on the slide but the box is labeled Model 70 in Italian. We live and we learn. Sorry about that.

Great post,and info.I've been eyeballing a Model 71 Jaguar,for about a month,in the consignment case,at my local gunshop/range.When I 1st saw it the price was way too high,for my liking,so I passed.Every time I'd go in there tho,it was still there.However yesterday,I went in,and asked the clerk,if I could look at it,again,lol.Holy Cow,the price had dropped,about $70,from the original price.So.I bought it. Took it right from the case to the shooting range,fired about 40 rounds thru it,along with a hundred or so,from my Ruger mark 3.I was shooting CCI and Federal ammo,and not 1 FTF,FTE or any problems whatsoever.It was not a scientific test,but if it keeps this up will become my favorite.Checking the proofmarks,puts date of Mfg.