Beretta · Submachine-Gun · Out Of Production · 1958
| Weight (empty) | 3000 g (105.8 oz) |
| Overall Length | 660 mm (25.98") |
| Barrel Length | 200 mm (7.87") |
| Height | 290 mm (11.42") |
| Width | 60 mm (2.36") |
| Magazine Capacity | 32 rounds |
| Action Type | Blowback |
| Firing Mechanism | Open Bolt |
| Muzzle Velocity | 380 m/s (1247 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 538 J (397 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 200 m (219 yd) |
| Frame Material | Steel |
Primary Caliber: 9x19mm Parabellum
The Beretta Model 12 (officially Pistola Mitragliatrice Modello 12, or PM-12) is an Italian 9x19mm Parabellum submachine gun designed by Domenico Salza and the Beretta engineering team, introduced in 1958 as the intended replacement for the WWII-era Beretta MAB 38 family. A radical departure from the classical Italian SMG lineage, the Model 12 adopted a telescoping, overhung bolt design — in which a hollow bolt wraps around the rear portion of the barrel — that dramatically shortened overall len...
Country of Origin: Italy
Designer: Domenico Salza