[Eugen]

Thanks folks for all the helpful replies.

The local seller allowed me to take the Beretta and a Russian 1938 Tokarev TT33 home for inspection. Having lost interest in the Beretta, I called a friend who might be interested in the Beretta. After he stopped by my house and took a quick peek at the Beretta, he called the seller and they closed a deal over the phone. In case you are curious the seller was motivated and was asking $700 and it sold for $650.

Here are some photos of the minty Beretta.