Data Quality88%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the pistols category.
01 / Overview
Beretta M1915
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1915–1930
Quantity
15,670
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
PISTOLS · WORLD WAR I
4
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
90
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the pistols category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General7MOD.7
- First Production Year1915
- Service Entry Year1915
- DesignerTullio Marengoni
- Weight (Empty)0.66 kg
- Weight (Loaded)0.75 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
- Notable UsersRoyal Italian Army, Italian Royal Navy, Finnish Army
◈Cartridge & Calibre7MOD.7
- Cartridge9mm Glisenti; 7.65x17mm Browning SR
- Calibre9 mm
- Case Length19 mm
- Calibre Class9mm
- Bullet Weight8 g
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation7MOD.7
- Action TypeBlowback
- Fire Modessemi-automatic
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity7
- Trigger Typesingle action
- Safety Typeframe-mounted and hammer block
◇Ballistics3MOD.3
- Muzzle Velocity280 m/s
- Muzzle Energy250
- Effective Range (point)55 m
◆Barrel & Sights8MOD.8
- Barrel Length94 mm
- Rifling Twist1:250 mm
- Rifling Grooves6
- Sight Typefixed
- Sight Radius140 mm
- Optic RailNo
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelNo
▤Construction6MOD.6
- Overall Length180 mm
- Receiver Materialsteel
- Furniture Materialwood or plastic
- Folding / Collapsing StockNo
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsNo
⬢Features5MOD.5
▲Production & Cost4MOD.4
- Total Production15,670
- Production Start1915
- Production End1930
- Variants1,915
◎Additional Dimensions2MOD.2
- Width30 mm
- Height130 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1914First deployment: World War I
- 1915Production started
- 1930Production ended
- 1940Sale: Finland (1,500 units)
111
years in service
15
years in production
15,670
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 3 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries3country
Beretta M1915SALES1records
| Year | Buyer | Quantity | Amount | Present Value (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 |  Finland | 1,500 | — | — |
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
05 / MASS Score
PISTOLS RANKING Pistols · World War I
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
ⓘ Rankings are within thePistolscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
A type of firearm action where the breech is not locked and the cartridge case expands to seal the breech, using case expansion and pressure to retain gases.
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a separate container (magazine) that can be removed and replaced, enabling rapid reloading.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
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