Model 951
Similar/Identical Pattern Guns
The same basic assembly/disassembly steps for the Beretta Model 951 also apply to the following gun:
Helwan 9mm
| Data: | Beretta Model 951 |
| Origin: | Italy |
| Manufacturer: | Armi Beretta S.p.A., |
| Gardone (Brescia) | |
| Cartridge: | 9mm Luger (Parabellum) |
| Magazine capacity: | 8 rounds |
| Overall length: |
7 |
| Height: |
5 |
| Barrel length: |
4 |
| Weight: | 31 ounces |
The last effort of Beretta’s master designer, the late Tullio Marengoni, the Model 951 was marketed in the U.S. as the “Brigadier.” Although it has been replaced in the Beretta line by later models, the Model 951 is still very much in use with the military services of Italy, Israel, and Egypt. The Egyptian military version has some mechanical differences from the others, but as these guns are rarely seen in the U.S. these factors are not noted here.
Field Strip:
1. With the hammer cocked and the magazine removed, pull the slide back until the semcircular cut in its right lower edge aligns with the front of the takedown-lever, located just forward of the trigger on the right side.
2. While holding the slide in position, turn the takedown-lever forward and up. Run the slide assembly forward off the frame.
3. Lift the rear of the recoil spring guide from its step on the locking block and remove the guide and spring toward the rear.
4. Push the plunger at the rear of the barrel assembly to move the locking block from its recesses in the slide.
5. Move the barrel forward to clear the extractor, then remove the barrel downward from the slide. Gun is now field-stripped.
Beretta 951 field-stripped
Detail Strip:
6. The takedown-latch is retained in the frame only by friction from a circular spring on the right side, and the latch is easily pulled out toward the right.
7. The locking block is retained by a screw at the front of the barrel underlug. After removal of the screw, the block can be tipped outward to its limit and slid on toward the side. Note that the screw is staked at the factory and routing removal is neither easy nor advisable. The locking block plunger at the rear is also staked in place and the same advice applies. If necessary, it can be drifted out toward the rear.
