Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Auction Company is pleased to present this Egyptian copy of the Beretta M1951 for a penny-start auction; this is the Al Maadi Helwan “Super!”
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Al Maadi, Made in Egypt and Imported into the US by INTRAC Knoxville, TN
Model: Helwan “Super”
Serial: 3002538
Caliber: 9mm
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 4 ½"
Optics/Sights: Fixed
Stock/Grips: Black Synthetic
Action: Semi-Automatic Pistol
Markings: The left side of the slide is stamped “HELWAN CAL. 9m/m / MADE IN EGYPT” and “INTRAC / KNOX, TN.” The right side of the slide is stamped “SUPER” and “3002538.” The right side of the frame is stamped “3002538.”
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Helwan, an Egyptian-made variant of the Beretta M1951, reflects a significant chapter in firearm development and military procurement. The Beretta M1951, introduced in 1953, was Beretta's first locked-breech design, moving away from the earlier blowback-operated models. While initially produced with a lightweight alloy frame, this version proved insufficient for handling the high-powered 9×19mm Parabellum round, leading to a transition to a more robust steel-framed "second series" model by 1955. This shift not only enhanced durability but also improved balance, addressing reliability concerns. The Egyptian Contract Model 951, a modification of the second series, was specifically tailored to meet the needs of the Egyptian military, which sought a reliable sidearm amidst competition from the Soviet bloc’s Tokarev. Notable modifications included larger sights, a narrower grip, and an external thumb-spring magazine release, diverging from the traditional push-button design. These adjustments made the pistol particularly well-suited for use in harsh desert conditions, earning a reputation for accuracy and reliability, with about 50,000 units produced. The "third series" model of the M1951 further refined the design with a lengthened slide that improved balance, reverting to smaller, less obtrusive sights that reduced the likelihood of snagging on holsters. Serial production commenced in Italy in 1955 and in Egypt during the early 1960s, but the M1951 never saw widespread adoption by the Italian Army, which opted for the .380 ACP Beretta M1934 until the introduction of the Beretta 92. While the M1951 served in various military capacities, including with the Italian Navy and other countries such as Egypt, Israel, and Iraq, it has largely been phased out of service. On the civilian market, the pistol is known as the M951 "Brigadier," and in the U.S., it was briefly referred to as the 104 in promotional literature after 1968. The Helwan exemplifies the interplay of design evolution and military requirements in the history of firearms.
Contents:
Model: Helwan “Super”
Serial: 3002538
Caliber: 9mm
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 4 ½"
Optics/Sights: Fixed
Stock/Grips: Black Synthetic
Action: Semi-Automatic Pistol
Markings: The left side of the slide is stamped “HELWAN CAL. 9m/m / MADE IN EGYPT” and “INTRAC / KNOX, TN.” The right side of the slide is stamped “SUPER” and “3002538.” The right side of the frame is stamped “3002538.”
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Helwan, an Egyptian-made variant of the Beretta M1951, reflects a significant chapter in firearm development and military procurement. The Beretta M1951, introduced in 1953, was Beretta's first locked-breech design, moving away from the earlier blowback-operated models. While initially produced with a lightweight alloy frame, this version proved insufficient for handling the high-powered 9×19mm Parabellum round, leading to a transition to a more robust steel-framed "second series" model by 1955. This shift not only enhanced durability but also improved balance, addressing reliability concerns. The Egyptian Contract Model 951, a modification of the second series, was specifically tailored to meet the needs of the Egyptian military, which sought a reliable sidearm amidst competition from the Soviet bloc’s Tokarev. Notable modifications included larger sights, a narrower grip, and an external thumb-spring magazine release, diverging from the traditional push-button design. These adjustments made the pistol particularly well-suited for use in harsh desert conditions, earning a reputation for accuracy and reliability, with about 50,000 units produced. The "third series" model of the M1951 further refined the design with a lengthened slide that improved balance, reverting to smaller, less obtrusive sights that reduced the likelihood of snagging on holsters. Serial production commenced in Italy in 1955 and in Egypt during the early 1960s, but the M1951 never saw widespread adoption by the Italian Army, which opted for the .380 ACP Beretta M1934 until the introduction of the Beretta 92. While the M1951 served in various military capacities, including with the Italian Navy and other countries such as Egypt, Israel, and Iraq, it has largely been phased out of service. On the civilian market, the pistol is known as the M951 "Brigadier," and in the U.S., it was briefly referred to as the 104 in promotional literature after 1968. The Helwan exemplifies the interplay of design evolution and military requirements in the history of firearms.
Contents:
This example will ship with an unlabeled black case pictured above!
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
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Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
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