Beretta 418 Panther 25

Beretta 418 Panther 25 Caliber Semi-Automatic Pistol review. Produced in Italy between 1946 and 1959, the Beretta 418 or Panther, was made popular by its connection to Ian Fleming’s fictional spy character, James Bond. Yes, the iconic PPK would end up becoming synonymous with the 007 character, but throughout the first five novels, Fleming’s character would carry the Beretta 418. The Beretta 418 Panther is an extremely small, thin, light weight eight-round, single action, 25 caliber blow-back pistol. The build quality, fit and finish are excellent. Includes range activity and a demonstration of disassembly and reassembly.

[@dandaman2753]

Maybe you mentioned this and I missed it but I think in one of the James Bond books it's described as having its grips removed, I think theoretically to make it even thinner. You would think someone like James Bond could have some thin plexiglass or thin wood type grips made just to keep pocket fluff and martini stirrers from accidentally getting in there and causing malfunctions.

[@mickmacstabletopreviews8466]

You are correct and no, I didn't mention it. Indeed, Ian Fleming does portray Bond in his early books as having removed the Beretta's grips and modified the barrel to accept a silencer. However, during the first Bond spy film Dr. No, in the scene where the Beretta is exchanged for the Walther, the Beretta appears to be intact. And note that during this scene the PPK is actually a larger Walther PP. Of course all this is fictional, so liberties are expected. Regardless, thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. Don't forget to like, share and subscribe. If you haven't already, I hope you'll check out my other "Mick Mac" Tabletop Review videos on KZbin and Rumble.

[@frankbrowning328]

Nice example of the Beretta. I can remember when these were very inexpensive but today collectors interest is a big factor. It's the same with guns like my 2 Baby Brownings. Finding a new in box condition BB with the pouch many years ago was a 2-300 gun and now I could get 2-3X that for mine and at least 500 for the other in 95% condition.

[@mickmacstabletopreviews8466]

So true. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment and share. Don't forget to like, share and subscribe. If you haven't already, I hope you'll check out my other "Mick Mac" Tabletop Review videos on KZbin and Rumble.